Birds of Prey

High seas and high adventure featuring Sir Francis Courteney and his son Hal.

It is 1667 and the mighty naval war between the Dutch and the English still rages. Sir Francis Courteney, Nautonnier Knight of the Order of the Temple of St George and the Holy Grail, and his son Hal are on patrol off Southern Africa when they capture a galleon of the Dutch East India Company returning from the Orient laden with spices, timber and gold. So begins a captivating epic full of passion, treachery, excitement and glory.

The vivid description and powerful characters that are Smith's trademark compel you through the fortunes and disasters as Hal strives to settle scores and see justice done. Classic Wilbur Smith and an excellent read. (Kirkus UK)