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The Burning Shore

The Courtney Series, Book 4

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The Burning Shore

By: Wilbur Smith
Narrated by: Sean Barrett
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The deck bucked under her feet, and she was hurtled backwards on to the bunk again, and the blast of a massive explosion ripped through the ship. 'What is happening?' she screamed.

Love in a time of war. Hope in a time of danger.

One of the greatest fighter pilots of the Great War, Michael Courtney is saved by the French noblewoman Centaine de Thiry when he crashes near her home. Soon after, Centaine finds herself alone and carrying Michael's child and must travel across the ocean to join his family in South Africa.

But no journey is ever simple, and a pregnant Centaine finds herself shipwrecked in shark-infested waters off Africa's notorious Skeleton Coast, a deadly swim away from the sun-bleached desert that will see her defenceless and alone. When hope arrives, she has no way of knowing if she will be saved - or left in greater danger than ever before....

©2018 Wilbur Smith (P)2018 Audible, Ltd Action & Adventure Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Romance War & Military War Military

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Another brilliant book from Wilbur Smith. His descriptive powers are amazing. Sean Barrett's performance outstanding.

Courtney serial

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This story is simply about the journey that Michael Courtney takes to meeting Centaine and then her journeys through life to the point of becoming a member of the Courtney family in Africa.

Sounds very succinct but the depth of story telling is true to Wilbur Smith's unique ability to master surroundings and the impact the world has on the individuals in the book and for the reader.

Excellent narration by Sean Barrett as always.

A must for anyone who has read the Courtney books

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great reading with good all round information
story was well paced and good history and details

awesome great reading with good all round inform

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Gripping story and well read. Has you gripped from start to finish.has you gripped from start to finish.

Excellent book

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In my opinion one of Wilbur's better works. Splendidly narrated to make it an absorbing and engaging story.

A Ripping Yarn......

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Well read and engaging story
Well worth a listen.
Gives a real feeling for the Saan.

Well read and engaging story Well worth a listen.

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One of the best Wilbur Smith books I’ve listened to. I’ve read them all, however the audible narrated version reinvents them and they become more vivid in one’s imagination.

Fantastic read

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o read this book many years ago and it has proved with age. Will now read the rest of the Courtney stories.

Wilber Smith at hospital best

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I have read all the books now listening to them in order. Great to relive the stories again

Totally different perspective listening, rather than reading!

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I really enjoyed Smith's descriptions and simalies, which are not so obvious in his later work, which transport you to the various countries beautifully.

Utterly Engrossing

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