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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 Transportation

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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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a great story can't wait for next book gripped start to finish could not put it down

A great story gripped start to finish can't wait

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The best Courtney Book that I have ever read… it’s a great read that I’d recommend to anyone.

Incredible

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Enjoyed this one a lot more than others in the series, hopefully it will continue.

Good Effort

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having read this in paperback years ago I couldn't wait to listen to it on audible.

I wasn't disappointed as Sean Barrett brought all the characters to life more than a paperback could ever do.

His ability to give all these people a voice of their own isn't a surprise after listening to narration of other Wilbur Smith books.

The story is a great adventure on the seas and Wilbur Smith writes so that you are almost there as he does in all his books.

Great story and you will not be disappointed.

adventure on the seas

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As always with Wilber Smith and Sean Barret narrating you are taken to another land another time another place outstanding.

Enthralling

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A classic swashbuckling yarn a non stop adventure, entertaining and easy listening. Just great.

Cheesy but easy,

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for my generation (63) this is boys own stuff, a rollicking good adventure. it is only my 2nd Wilbur Smith book, but the one I wanted to read/listen to the most, the age of sail and mighty warships, I have already several more books in my library as epics are such great value.
Sean Barretts' voice can be slow and methodical, but there is darkness and death in the story, and as the tale unfolds he draws you in and you feel being there, a great sign in my view.
onto the next great adventure.

epic

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Well performed exciting sometimes predictable but enjoyable overall . Ending a bit obvious . Naval information interesting

Good read

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I read the book about 15 years ago but having it read to me seemed to bring it more to life. I have also got the other two audio tapes in the trilogy which I am going to listen too.

Very well read

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