Courtney Books in Order
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The Courtney book series, written by Wilbur Smith and published between 1964 and 2009, follows the adventures of the Courtney family across various historical and geographical settings. The series spans multiple conflicts and eras, including World War I, the South African Border War, and political upheavals in Africa. Central to the narrative is the family's experiences and struggles within the context of real historical events.
Books in this series
Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.
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Buy on Amazon1964 · Wilbur Smith
When the Lion Feeds is the debut novel of Wilbur Smith, a Rhodesian writer, published in 1964. The book introduces the Courtney family, a central…
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A Sparrow Falls is a 1977 novel by Wilbur Smith. It is one of the Courtney Novels and is set during and after World War I. (Summary adapted from…
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Buy on Amazon1985 · Wilbur Smith
The burning shore is a 1985 book by Wilbur Smith. It is part of the series The Courtney Novels series. Catalog genres: Literary Fiction. The listed…
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Power of the Sword is a 1986 book by Wilbur Smith. It is part of the series The Courtney Novels series.
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Rage is a 1987 novel by Wilbur Smith set in the Union of South Africa, beginning in 1952 and ending in the late 1960s. The story covers significant…
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1989 · Wilbur Smith
A Time to Die is a 1989 novel by Wilbur Smith. It is set in 1987 and is the last of the 13 Courtney novels. Despite this, Smith did not consider it…
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Golden Fox is a 1990 novel by Wilbur Smith, one of the Courtney Novels. It is set from 1969 to 1979 and touches on the South African Border War and…
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Birds of Prey is a 1997 novel by Wilbur Smith set in the late 17th century. It is the first book in the third sequence of the Courtney series. As of…
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1999 · Wilbur Smith
Monsoon is a 1999 novel by Wilbur Smith. It follows the adventures of Hal's sons: William, Tom, Guy, and Dorian. An Arab Corsair is attacking ships…
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2003 · Wilbur Smith
Blue Horizon is a 2003 book by Wilbur Smith. It is part of the series The Courtney Novels series.
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2005 · Wilbur Smith
The Triumph of the Sun is a 2005 novel by Wilbur Smith set during the Siege of Khartoum. Smith described the siege setting as offering captive…
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By 1913, Leon Courtney is a big game hunter in British East Africa. He works for a German industrialist and military weapons manufacturer. Through…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Courtney books in?
Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “When the Lion Feeds”.
How many books are in the Courtney series?
We list 17 books by Wilbur Smith , published between 1964–2019.
Where can I buy the Courtney books?
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