Assegai – Wilbur Smith

Assegai by Wilbur Smith is a thrilling historical adventure novel set in British East Africa in 1913, just before the outbreak of World War I. The story follows Leon Courtney, an ex-soldier turned professional big-game hunter, who guides wealthy clients on safaris through Masai tribal lands. When Leon falls passionately for Eva, the mysterious mistress of a German industrialist tied to the Kaiser’s military, his world becomes entangled in danger and intrigue. Recruited by his uncle, a British commander, Leon uncovers a dangerous conspiracy involving Boer War survivors determined to undermine British interests.

Part of Wilbur Smith’s Courtney series, Assegai blends action, romance, and espionage against a richly detailed historical backdrop. Smith’s vivid descriptions bring the African landscape and early 20th-century colonial tensions to life, making it a gripping read for fans of adventure and historical fiction alike. With its strong characters and pulse-pounding plot, Assegai offers a compelling exploration of loyalty, love, and betrayal during a tumultuous era.

Assegai is ideal for readers who enjoy epic historical sagas filled with romance and thrilling action set in Africa’s colonial past.