Hal Courtney and Judith Nazet have had a successful war fighting in
Africa. It is their plan to return to England to cash in their booty
and pay off Courtney's crew.
Meanwhile, Angus Cochran, also known as The Buzzard, and sworn enemy of
Courtney, is recovering from serious injuries inflicted upon his body in
a naval battle with Courtney. The Maharaj of Zanzibar has tasked
Cochran with bringing the head of Courtney back to him or suffer
beheading himself.
As they head south along the eastern coast of Africa, their ship is
attacked by Dutch pirates. Fortunately they defeat the attackers and
gain a small ship as a result. Aboard the ship is a prisoner, one
William Pett, who claims to work for the East India Company. As a
result he is treated with respect by Courtney. However, unbeknownst to
those on board, Pett is an assassin.
Courtney now has two ships under his command, and heads for Zanzibar
City to send information to England and to drop Pett off there.
Unfortunately while in the city, Judith is kidnapped. How can Courtney
save her and at the same time get himself, her and his two ships safely
away?
Author Wilbur Smith along with co-author Siles Kristian have written a
rollicking novel full of adventure. It was an enjoyable read.
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