The New York Times bestselling author of Desert God and Pharaoh adds another chapter to his
popular historical saga featuring the seafaring Tom Courtney the hero of Monsoon and Blue
Horizon with this magnificent swashbuckling saga set in the eighteenth century and packed with
action violence romance and rousing adventure. Tom Courtney one of four sons of master
mariner Sir Hal Courtney once again sets sail on a treacherous journey that will take him
across the vast reaches of the ocean and pit him against dangerous enemies in exotic
destinations. But just as the winds propel his sails passion drives his heart. Turning his
ship towards the unknown Tom Courtney will ultimately find his destiny-and lay the future for
the Courtney family. Wilbur Smith the world's greatest storyteller once again recreates all
the drama uncertainty and courage of a bygone era in this thrilling saga of the sea.
