The Burning Shore [Paperback]

Wilbur Smith (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 6, 1998

A novel in which a passionate affair between a French aristocrat and Michael Courtney forces her to set out and seek a future for their unborn child in Africa, but first she must brave the terrors of war, shipwreck, fever and the vastness of Namibia before finding a home. From the author of BIRDS OF PREY

Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Pan Macmillan (March 6, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0330292277
• ISBN-13: 978-0330292276
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.3 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #857,062 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Wilbur Smith was born in Central Africa in 1933. He was educated at Michaelhouse and Rhodes University. After the successful publication of WHEN THE LION FEEDS in 1964 he became a full-time writer, and has since written 30 novels, all meticulously researched on his numerous expeditions worldwide. His books have been translated into twenty-six different languages

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5.0 out of 5 stars the best of Wilbur Smith, June 8, 2008

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Ron Braithwaite "Hummingbird God" (El Indio, Texas United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Burning Shore (Paperback)

Years ago I was hunting close to Victoria Falls and asked my professional hunter, Fanie, "What do you read?" "Wilbur Smith." he told me. I'd never heard of him but picked up one of his books and became hooked on his Courtney novels. I liked them so much that I've turned many of my American friends on to them and everybody has enjoyed them.

Of all his novels, "Burning Shore" is my favorite. I love the way Smith has handled it. The character you think is going to the the hero is gunned down and killed in a foolish aerial duel with the Germans during the first few pages. He's not going to be our hero. It turns out our hero is a heroine and her leading man is a person she hates. I won't even attempt a synopsis. It is better you enjoy this wonderful tale without my giving it away.

Ron Braithwaite, author of Mexican Conquest novels, SKULL RACK and HUMMINGBIRD GOD

5.0 out of 5 stars Another exciting novel, May 14, 2011

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This review is from: The Burning Shore (Kindle Edition)

Again Smith brings a story which is rich in story line as it is in the depth of the characters he creates. From start to finish this book will keep you interested and on the edge of your seat. Whenever I read a bad book, I always know I have Wilbur's novels to fall back on and this one does not disappoint.

A definite read.

4.0 out of 5 stars The Burning Shore - Wilbur Smith, March 2, 2011

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ArrBeeGee (Vancouver, British Columbia, Can) - See all my reviews

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I keep waiting for Wilbur Smith to dissapoint....but it hasn't happened yet. He has, once again, lived up to the very high standard he has set for himself. The painstaking research into the rich culture and heritage of Africa shows through his remarkable writing skills. I have never visited Africa, yet I feel that, through his books I have come as close to knowing the country as one can without actually trekking through her vastness. Another fine novel.