Golden Lion
Golden Lion by Wilbur Smith, published by HarperCollins on April 26, 2016, is a historical fiction novel that immerses readers in an epic adventure. The story follows Henry ‘Hal’ Courtney, who, after witnessing his father’s execution, dedicates his life to avenging that death. Now a man with a ship and family, Hal’s journey takes a perilous turn when a powerful enemy abducts his wife, Judith, along with their unborn child, prompting him to embark on a relentless quest across land and sea.
Readers will find a narrative rich in action and suspense as Hal navigates the challenges of tracking his nemesis through the treacherous landscapes of Africa, including the slave markets of Zanzibar. The novel explores themes of courage and revenge, presenting a gripping tale of a man’s fight for his loved ones and his destiny. With 400 pages of thrilling storytelling, Golden Lion offers an engaging experience for those interested in historical action and adventure.
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For readers of Game of Thrones, Ken Follett, and Clive Cussler:
an epic adventure spanning land and sea…
time and distance…
courage, revenge, and everything in between.
GOLDEN LION
He saw his father executed in battle. He spent his youth avenging that death. And now Henry ‘Hal’ Courtney is a man with a ship – and a family – of his own.
But fate has not finished with Hal. On a voyage along the eastern shore of Africa, a powerful enemy abducts his wife, the fearless warrior Judith… and with her, Hal’s unborn child. For Hal, a man all too familiar with loss, there is only one way forward: He must track his nemesis across desert and ocean, through the slave markets of Zanzibar and the dangerous waters of the coast, in pursuit of the woman he loves, the child he sired, and the glorious destiny that awaits him.
Bursting with action and suspense, heroism and heartache, this unforgettable novel proves once more that Wilbur Smith is the world’s greatest adventure writer.
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