Power Of The Sword (SIGNED)
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: 1st uk ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Signed
Condition remarks: Boards - good. Binding - tight. DJ - worn showing signs of delamination. Clean text.
A sweeping historical adventure novel, Power of the Sword chronicles the turbulent lives of two half-brothers, Manfred and Shasa Courtney, whose bitter rivalry unfolds against the dramatic backdrop of South Africa from the 1920s through World War II. Wilbur Smith masterfully illustrates how the bonds of blood can be twisted by ambition, ideology, and the corrupting forces of power, as Manfred rises through the ranks of Afrikaner nationalism while Shasa pursues wealth and influence in the English-speaking establishment. The narrative pulses with Smith's signature blend of action, passion, and political intrigue, painting a vivid portrait of a nation fracturing along racial and cultural lines in the years leading toward apartheid. Rich in historical detail and driven by larger-than-life characters, the novel presents a morally complex world where loyalty is a luxury and survival demands ruthlessness. This second installment in the Courtney family saga stands as one of Smith's most ambitious works, delivering both a gripping personal drama and a sweeping indictment of the forces that shaped modern South Africa.
Author: Wilbur Smith
Format: Hardback
Published: 1986, Heinemann, London
Genre: Historical fiction
Edition: 1st uk ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Signed
Condition remarks: Boards - good. Binding - tight. DJ - worn showing signs of delamination. Clean text.
A sweeping historical adventure novel, Power of the Sword chronicles the turbulent lives of two half-brothers, Manfred and Shasa Courtney, whose bitter rivalry unfolds against the dramatic backdrop of South Africa from the 1920s through World War II. Wilbur Smith masterfully illustrates how the bonds of blood can be twisted by ambition, ideology, and the corrupting forces of power, as Manfred rises through the ranks of Afrikaner nationalism while Shasa pursues wealth and influence in the English-speaking establishment. The narrative pulses with Smith's signature blend of action, passion, and political intrigue, painting a vivid portrait of a nation fracturing along racial and cultural lines in the years leading toward apartheid. Rich in historical detail and driven by larger-than-life characters, the novel presents a morally complex world where loyalty is a luxury and survival demands ruthlessness. This second installment in the Courtney family saga stands as one of Smith's most ambitious works, delivering both a gripping personal drama and a sweeping indictment of the forces that shaped modern South Africa.