A Sparrow Falls
A Sparrow Falls by Wilbur A. Smith is a reprint edition published by Pan Books in 1977, featuring 540 pages in English. This novel presents a gripping narrative that begins with a shocking event, as Mark Anders experiences a life-altering moment amidst the chaos of war. The story unfolds as General Sean Courtney returns to a life of prominence, while Mark grapples with the aftermath of personal loss and betrayal, setting the stage for a complex interplay of power and revenge.
Readers will find a tale rich in adventure and thriller elements, exploring themes of loyalty and conflict against a backdrop of modern fiction. As the plot develops, the characters navigate a world filled with danger and intrigue, particularly focusing on the tumultuous relationship between Mark and Sean’s son, Dirk. This edition invites readers into a vivid exploration of ambition and the darker sides of human nature, making it a significant addition to the genre of fiction.
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‘Mark never heard the Mauser shot for the bullet came ahead of the sound. There was only the massive shock in the upper part of his body, and then he was hurled backwards with a violence that drove the air from his lungs.The earth opened before him, and as he fell, there was a sensation of being engulfed in a swirling vortex of blackness and he knew for just a fleeting instant of time that he was dead.’ From the trenches of France, General Sean Courtney comes back to fame, fortune and a seat in the Government. Mark Anders, the courageous young South African whom he has come to regard as his own son, returns to nothing, his grandfather murdered, his property seized by an unknown company. At the bottom of the mystery is Sean’s son Dirk, the jealous, violent and power-crazed genius whose all-consuming hatred can only end in blood…
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