Titles in This Set. Birds of Prey. Monsoon. Blue Horizon. The Triumph of the Sun. Assegai. Details. Condition: New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9789123765386. Publisher: Zaffre. Age Range: Adult. Overview. The Courtney Series Books 9 to 13 Collection Set gathers five of Wilbur Smith's most acclaimed historical adventures into one brand-new paperback bundle. Spanning the 1660s through the early twentieth century, these novels follow successive generations of the Courtney family across the high seas, the African frontier, and the deserts of Sudan. Packed with maritime warfare, colonial intrigue, and sweeping family drama, this collection is a must-have for readers who love immersive, richly researched historical fiction with cinematic scope and enduring emotional weight.. About the Books. Birds of Prey opens in 1667, throwing Sir Francis Courtney, his son Hal, and the crew of the Lady Edwina into brutal Anglo-Dutch maritime warfare and the moral cost of ransom on the high seas. Monsoon carries the story forward as an older Hal Courtney is called from a settled life to hunt pirates threatening the East India Trading Company, taking his three sons on a voyage that will define their futures. Blue Horizon follows Jim Courtney and Louisa Leuven through guerrilla danger, political conflict, and personal courage as the family's fortunes shift in the Dutch-ruled Cape. The Triumph of the Sun leaps to 1880s Sudan, where the siege of Khartoum entwines historical figures such as General Gordon with fictional heroes including Ryder Courtney and Penrod Ballantyne in a gripping account of empire and survival. Assegai closes the set as young Leon Courtney joins the King's Rifles and is drawn into espionage across East Africa on the eve of the First World War. Together, the five novels showcase Smith's trademark blend of research, bold characters, and non-stop adventure.. Five brand-new paperback novels in one collection — perfect for fans of epic historical fiction.. Follows multiple generations of the Courtney family across three centuries of adventure.. A great gift for readers of naval, colonial, and African historical sagas.. Ideal for building a home library, book club reading, or a thoughtful present for adventure fiction lovers.. Written by one of the best-selling adventure novelists of all time.. About the Author. Wilbur Smith was born in Central Africa in 1933 and became a full-time writer in 1964 following the success of When the Lion Feeds. He published over fifty global bestsellers, including the Courtney Series, the Ballantyne Series, and the Egyptian Series, all shaped by his own expeditions across Africa. His novels were translated into dozens of languages and read by millions worldwide. Smith passed away in 2021, leaving a legacy celebrated through the Wilbur & Niso Smith Foundation.. Why You'll Love This Collection. Five gripping novels, one unforgettable family saga. This set delivers high-seas battles, colonial intrigue, and desert warfare in a single brand-new paperback bundle — ideal for newcomers and long-time Wilbur Smith fans alike.. Please Note: Please note the ISBN shown reflects the UK bundle edition; cover artwork may vary slightly from the image shown.