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Birds of Prey

By: Wilbur Smith
Narrated by: Sean Barrett
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A simple mission. A battle for their lives.

It is 1667, and the war between the Dutch and the English continues apace. Sir Francis Courtney, his son Hal and their crew are carried around the southern tip of the African colonies by the good ship Lady Edwina, licensed to attack and seize the treasure-laden ships of the Dutch East India company. When they capture a Dutch trader and hold the passengers to ransom, Sir Francis hopes only for a good price and a small sense of satisfaction.

But this is unlawful territory they sail in. An unexpected betrayal will mean the men on board will face greater peril than they have ever faced before - and many good men may never see home again....

A Courtney Series adventure - book 1 in the Birds of Prey trilogy.

©2018 Wilbur Smith (P)2019 Audible, Ltd Action & Adventure Historical Fiction Fiction Thought-Provoking Africa

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Excellent version of a pirate adventure with a different interpretation.
Very well presented by the narrator.

Birds of Prey by Wilber Smith

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Loved the story so detailed, really took me on a roller coaster on the open seas. So many twists and turns. I thought the narrator did a great job.

Great Epic story

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Sean Barrett!!!!! Just amazing and what a talent he is. The way he seamlessly takes u from one character to the next is just sublime

Just compelling from start to finish. Smith gets u intimately involved with the characters and surroundings

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Nothing to dislike… Didn’t want it to end. Will now read the next book that continues the story.

The way the story was read… Brilliant

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I enjoyed this story. Good characters good storyline.I would recommend this book, I enjoyed it.

A good yarn

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