Assegai
by:
Wilbur Smith (author)
In 1913, on the eve of World War I, covert operative Leon Courtney learns that Count Otto von Meerbach has hatched a plot to annihilate the British forces in Africa. To stymie the plan, this former second lieutenant slips easily into a new identity as a professional big game hunter. As the...
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In 1913, on the eve of World War I, covert operative Leon Courtney learns that Count Otto von Meerbach has hatched a plot to annihilate the British forces in Africa. To stymie the plan, this former second lieutenant slips easily into a new identity as a professional big game hunter. As the machinations and counter-machinations proceed, Courtney discovers that he has two enemies: Von Meerbach and his own heart. This fine British spy has fallen in love with his archenemy's mistress. A captivating historical thriller by the author of River God and Power of the Sword.
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Format: ebook
ISBN:
9780312567248 (0312567243)
ASIN: 9780312567248
Publish date: 12-05-2009
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Pages no: 480
Edition language: English
great story teller brings Africa to life
I liked it. I took my time with it since it's the last series book for a while. There was something awkward about it, but I still enjoyed it. Once he's tried to combine the Courtney's and the Ballyntines it seems like the books have become a little more jumbled. It's harder to get behind the charact...