War Cry

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That time is upon us. I can feel it coming. That evil barbarian will not be satisfied until he has engulfed the whole world in war and death. I fear for us all. In a triumphant return to his beloved Courtney series, Wilbur Smith introduces Saffron Courtney, the bravest new member of the famed family. Growing up on a sprawling Kenyan estate under her father, Leon Courtney, a distinguished war veteran, Saffron's idyllic childhood is shattered by a family tragedy that forces her to mature quickly. As a spirited teenager, her thirst for knowledge and adventure leads her to England, where she becomes embroiled in the rising tensions before World War II. Gerhard von Meerbach, the idealistic younger brother of a Nazi Party supporter, grapples with his principles in a cruel world. His friendship with a Jewish man puts him in danger and compels him to resist the evil forces overtaking his country. Unbeknownst to him, he is ensnared in a trap that threatens everything he holds dear. As the shadow of the Second World War looms, Saffron and Gerhard's paths will cross—will they find common ground, or will the turmoil of their time drive them apart? A love story set against a backdrop of heroism, this latest episode in Wilbur Smith's epic saga captivates with its exploration of courage and connection amidst chaos.