Vengeance: A Brand-New Epic from the Bestselling Master of Adventure

Enemies by birth. Brothers in blood. Vengeance will be had. Set in 1829 at the Mahikeng Mission Station in the Highveld of southern Africa, Vengeance plunges readers into the aftermath of King Shaka's murder and the ensuing chaos within the Zulu nation. Ralph Courtney and Ann Waite have escaped the bloodshed and Ralph's enemies, finding temporary refuge with missionaries alongside their son, Harry. This latest thrilling instalment in the Courtney series explores whether they can truly escape the past or if blood, vengeance, and destiny will force them to fight for their family's future on a blood-soaked battlefield.

Key Features & Themes

• The eighth book in the Birds of Prey sequence, continuing the epic Courtney saga.
• Set against the historical backdrop of southern Africa in 1829 following the death of King Shaka.
• Explores themes of family secrets, survival, and destiny as the characters confront their past.
• Written by bestselling adventure master Wilbur Smith, with contributions from Tom Harper.

Specifications

• Author: Wilbur Smith, Tom Harper
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Print Length: 480 pages
• Publication Date: May 21, 2026
• ISBN-10: 1785124021
• ISBN-13: 978-1785124020
• Dimensions: 16.7 x 4.2 x 24.6 cm
• Weight: 712 g

Discover the collision of blood, vengeance, and destiny in this highly anticipated historical thriller.