Monsoon (SIGNED)
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: 1st ed., 1st pr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: Signed
A sweeping historical adventure novel, Monsoon chronicles the exploits of the legendary Courtney family as they navigate the treacherous waters of the Indian Ocean during the late seventeenth century. At the heart of the story stands Sir Hal Courtney, who is dispatched by the English Crown to suppress the rampant piracy threatening vital trade routes, only to find his own sons drawn into a world of danger, betrayal, and rival ambitions. Wilbur Smith masterfully weaves together roaring sea battles, exotic locales stretching from the African coast to the Arabian Peninsula, and a richly drawn cast of heroes and villains to create a narrative that pulses with relentless tension. The novel illustrates the brutal realities of empire, loyalty, and survival, all rendered in Smith's signature bold, cinematic style that has made him one of the most celebrated authors of adventure fiction. Fans of grand historical epics will find Monsoon an utterly gripping saga that delivers both breathtaking action and a vivid portrait of a world shaped by wind, war, and fortune.
Author: Wilbur Smith
Format: Hardback
Published: 1999, Macmillan
Genre: Adventure fiction
Edition: 1st ed., 1st pr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: Signed
A sweeping historical adventure novel, Monsoon chronicles the exploits of the legendary Courtney family as they navigate the treacherous waters of the Indian Ocean during the late seventeenth century. At the heart of the story stands Sir Hal Courtney, who is dispatched by the English Crown to suppress the rampant piracy threatening vital trade routes, only to find his own sons drawn into a world of danger, betrayal, and rival ambitions. Wilbur Smith masterfully weaves together roaring sea battles, exotic locales stretching from the African coast to the Arabian Peninsula, and a richly drawn cast of heroes and villains to create a narrative that pulses with relentless tension. The novel illustrates the brutal realities of empire, loyalty, and survival, all rendered in Smith's signature bold, cinematic style that has made him one of the most celebrated authors of adventure fiction. Fans of grand historical epics will find Monsoon an utterly gripping saga that delivers both breathtaking action and a vivid portrait of a world shaped by wind, war, and fortune.