The sound of thunder : a Courtney family novel, book 2

Review "Action is Smith's game, and he is a master." --The Washington Post Book World __ "You can get lost in Wilbur Smith...with his swashbuckling novels."--Stephen King, Entertainment Weekly __ Product Description The year is 1899. The British Empire is at the height of its power. But in South Africa, proud Dutch colonists defy the Queen and her army--and a lush, wild world is torn apart by guns, spears, and swords. Sean Courtney had been tragically separated from his family, but the Boer War has brought him back to his homeland--and into the sights of his enemy's guns. It has also returned him to Ruth Friedman, the only woman Sean can love, even though he shouldn't. As Sean's loyalties--to nation, man, and blood--are tested, a saga of duty and betrayal unfolds....

In this astounding saga of colonial Africa, New York Times bestselling author Wilbur Smith captures a clash of nations--and the clamoring of one man's heart and soul...

IN A WONDROUS LAND, THE CANNONS OF WAR BEGIN TO RAGE...
The year is 1899. The British Empire is at the height of its power. But in South Africa, proud Dutch colonists defy the Queen and her army--and a lush, wild world is torn apart by guns, spears, and swords.

WHILE ONE MAN FIGHTS ALONE.
Sean Courtney had been tragically separated from his family, but the Boer War has brought him back to his homeland--and into the sights of his enemy's guns. It has also returned him to Ruth Friedman, the only woman Sean can love, even though he shouldn't. As Sean's loyalties--to nation, man, and blood--are tested, a saga of duty and betrayal unfolds....

THE SOUND OF THUNDER

Action is Smith's game, and he is a master.
--The Washington Post Book World

The Sound of Thunder, a Courtney Family Adventure by Wilbur SmithThe year is 1899. The British Empire is at the height of its power. But in South Africa, proud Dutch colonists defy the Queen and her army--and a lush, wild world is torn apart by guns, spears, and swords.Sean Courtney had been tragically separated from his family, but the Boer War has brought him back to his homeland--and into the sights of his enemy's guns. It has also returned him to Ruth Friedman, the only woman Sean can love, even though he shouldn't. As Sean's loyalties--to nation, man, and blood--are tested, a saga of duty and betrayal unfolds.... The year is 1899. The British Empire is at the height of its power. But in South Africa, the proud Dutch colonists defy the Queen and her army--and a lush, wild world is torn apart by guns, spears, and swords. Sean Courtney had been tragically separated form his family, but the Boer War has brought him back to his homeland--and into the sights of his enemy's guns. It has also returned him to Ruth Friedman, the only woman Sean can love, even though he shouldn't. As Sean's loyalties--to nation, man, and blood--are tested, a saga of duty and betrayal unfolds Sean Courtney had been tragically separated from his family, but the Boer War has brought him back to his homeland--and into the sights of his enemy's guns. It has also returned him to Ruth Friedman, the only woman he can love, even though he shouldn't. As Sean's loyalities--to nation, man, and blood--are tested, a saga of duty and betrayal unfolds.--From publisher's description Four years of travel in the roadless wilderness had battered the wagons.