Assegai – Wilbur Smith

Description

Assegai is the thirteenth book in the Courtney series, a historical fiction adventure set in early 20th-century Africa. This thrilling novel follows Leon Courtney, an ex-soldier turned professional hunter in British East Africa, whose reputation soars after guiding U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt on a big-game safari. As Leon navigates the treacherous world of wealth, power, and celebrity, he becomes entangled in espionage and intrigue on the eve of World War I.

Tasked by his uncle, a British military commander, to spy on German industrialist Count Otto von Meerbach, Leon uncovers a dangerous plot that threatens British forces in Africa. Along the way, he falls passionately in love with the Count’s mysterious mistress, Eva von Wellberg, adding a personal and emotional dimension to the high-stakes adventure. From sweeping African landscapes to the political tensions of a continent on the brink of war, Assegai delivers fast-paced action, romance, and vivid historical detail.

Perfect for fans of historical adventure and espionage, Assegai combines thrilling hunting expeditions, international intrigue, and compelling characters in a gripping African saga.