De Courtney-serie - 14: Gouden Leeuw

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In this sweeping adventure filled with danger, action, and intrigue, a master storyteller returns to his longest-running series, exploring the origins of the Courtney family saga. Henry “Hal” Courtney, son of the pirate and merchant Sir Frances Courtney, was raised at sea. When war erupted between the English and Dutch empires, his father's bravery in attacking a Dutch fleet led to betrayal and execution. Heartbroken, Hal dedicated his youth to avenging his father's name. Now, in 1784, after twenty years of conflict, a truce has been established, ending the battles at sea. Hal has transformed into the captain of his own ship and is on the verge of becoming a father. He navigates his crew through perilous waters, sailing the Golden Bough from the slave markets of Zanzibar to the treacherous Indian Ocean in search of fortune. However, despite the war's end, the ultimate battle looms ahead. Hal will soon discover that with every achievement comes the risk of greater loss. Bursting with swashbuckling action and thrilling adventure, this magnificent tale revitalizes one of Wilbur Smith’s most cherished family sagas, affirming his status as a premier historical novelist.