Description
From master storyteller Wilbur Smith, a sweeping adventure in the gripping Ballantyne Series.
Zouga was left alone, as alone in spirit as he had ever been in any of his wanderings across the vast African continent. He had spent almost the last penny he owned on these few square feet of yellow earth at the bottom of this hot and dusty pit. He had no men to help him work it, no experience, no capital.
A tribal battle. An Empire’s war.
Zouga Ballantyne has in his blood a fanatic’s need to find diamonds, one that will take him to Southern Africa’s most punishing places. Losing his wife to one of the many sicknesses that haunt the diamond mine camp, Zouga and his sons must find another way through the country, helping to build the British Empire, and developing their own form of civilisation in the face of tribal opposition. But the Ballantyne family success comes at a price – the sacrifice of the local Matabele tribe, who have tried to live alongside the colonists, but are slowly losing everything. In the face of exploitation, violence and greed, who will triumph in the land of ruthless men?
The second book in the epic Ballantyne Series.
Disclaimer: This item is on clearance sale and has been fully marked down due to various reasons, including any damage that may not be physically apparent. Markings may vary per book. While it is still in good condition, it may have a small dot or line on the edge, a price sticker from the original store it was returned from, or a different cover from what is shown in the display picture. This item is sold on as AS IS basis. Thus, item sold is considered as final sale.
Data sheet
- Article
- 100000180913
- Author Name
- Wilbur Smith
- Publisher
- Bonnier Books UK
- Origin
- Imported
- Book Format
- Trade Paperback
- Weight
- 0.5kg
- Length
- 19.5cm
- Width
- 12.5cm
- Height
- 4cm
- Year Released
- 2018
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9781785766855
- Number of Pages
- 672
- Translator
- English
