Wilbur Smith

4 summariesThriller, Fantasy, Historical Fiction

Wilbur Smith was a South African author known for his historical fiction set in Africa. His notable works include "River God," "When the Lion Feeds," "Birds of Prey," and "Monsoon," which explore themes of adventure and survival against the backdrop of the continent's rich history and landscapes. Smith's storytelling often reflects his deep connection to Africa.

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Books by Wilbur Smith

4 books available

River God
Wilbur Smith
4.2 (34k) average on GoodreadsThriller
In ancient Egypt, a warrior's quest to reunite a divided land becomes entangled with his forbidden love for a lady destined for a king, forcing him to defy fate for the ultimate prize.
When the Lion Feeds
Wilbur Smith
4.2 (13k) average on GoodreadsThriller
In 19th-century South Africa, a young man's journey from a cattle farm to the Zulu Wars and the gold rush shapes him into a legend as fierce as the land.
Birds of Prey
Wilbur Smith
4.2 (10k) average on GoodreadsThriller
In 1667, a father and son aboard their fighting caravel hunt treasure-laden Dutch galleons off the dangerous Agulhas Cape, starting a brutal quest for riches and power that builds their legend across the high seas from Good Hope to the Horn of Africa.
Monsoon
Wilbur Smith
4.3 (10k) average on GoodreadsThriller
In the 18th century, a sea captain and his three sons sail from England to Arabia and Africa, fighting pirates and forging their destiny in a wild continent.