Assegai: From the global bestselling master of adventure
Jan 2018 ยท Courtney series Book 13 ยท Bonnier Publishing Fiction Ltd.
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'Smith will take you on an exciting, taut and thrilling journey you will never forget' - Sun
'With Wilbur Smith the action is never further than the turn of a page' - Independent
'No one does adventure quite like Smith' - Daily Mirror
A SECRET MISSION. A WORLD AT STAKE.
As the world stands on the cusp of war, ex-soldier Leon Courtney is recruited by his uncle, General Penrod Ballantyne, to undertake a dangerous secret mission - spying on the Germans in East Africa, whom the General suspects are preparing for the Kaiser's war.
Posing as a professional game hunter Leon is tasked with gathering information on one of his clients, wealthy industrialist Otto von Meerbach. Leon finds himself falling for von Meerbach's beautiful mistress, Eva von Wellberg and the two begin a secret love affair.
When Leon uncovers Meerbach's plot to raise a rebellion against Britain among the disenchanted survivors of the Boer war, Leon finds himself desperately fighting a battle against time, but is his true enemy closer to home than he ever expected?
A Courtney Series adventure - Book 1 in the Assegai sequence, exploring the two world wars through the eyes of the Courtney family.
Don't miss Courtney's War, Legacy of War and Crossfire, available now. And Flashpoint, coming autumn 2026. Pre-order now.
'With Wilbur Smith the action is never further than the turn of a page' - Independent
'No one does adventure quite like Smith' - Daily Mirror
A SECRET MISSION. A WORLD AT STAKE.
As the world stands on the cusp of war, ex-soldier Leon Courtney is recruited by his uncle, General Penrod Ballantyne, to undertake a dangerous secret mission - spying on the Germans in East Africa, whom the General suspects are preparing for the Kaiser's war.
Posing as a professional game hunter Leon is tasked with gathering information on one of his clients, wealthy industrialist Otto von Meerbach. Leon finds himself falling for von Meerbach's beautiful mistress, Eva von Wellberg and the two begin a secret love affair.
When Leon uncovers Meerbach's plot to raise a rebellion against Britain among the disenchanted survivors of the Boer war, Leon finds himself desperately fighting a battle against time, but is his true enemy closer to home than he ever expected?
A Courtney Series adventure - Book 1 in the Assegai sequence, exploring the two world wars through the eyes of the Courtney family.
Don't miss Courtney's War, Legacy of War and Crossfire, available now. And Flashpoint, coming autumn 2026. Pre-order now.
'Smith will take you on an exciting, taut and thrilling journey you will never forget' - Sun
'With Wilbur Smith the action is never further than the turn of a page' - Independent
'No one does adventure quite like Smith' - Daily Mirror
A SECRET MISSION. A WORLD AT STAKE.
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BENE NAIDOO
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March 21, 2018
I was glued to 'Assegai' every step of the way, more so nearing the end. I adored the wonderful descriptions of early Africa during the 1900s. Definitely made my top 10!
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Koteswararao Annabattula
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July 14, 2026
Assegai is a gripping historical adventure that blends espionage, romance, and the growing tensions before World War I. As Leon Courtney undertakes a dangerous secret mission in East Africa, he becomes entangled in betrayal, political intrigue, and unexpected loyalties. Fast-paced and richly detailed, the novel delivers an exciting mix of history, action, and suspense.
Johan van der Merwe
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April 18, 2019
what an interesting book, again could not stop reading as all of his books
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About the author
Wilbur Smith was born in Central Africa in 1933. He became a full-time writer in 1964 following the success of When the Lion Feeds, and has since published over fifty global bestsellers, including the Courtney Series, the Ballantyne Series, the Egyptian Series, the Hector Cross Series and many successful standalone novels, all meticulously researched on his numerous expeditions worldwide. An international phenomenon, his readership built up over fifty-five years of writing, establishing him as one of the most successful and impressive brand authors in the world.
The establishment of the Wilbur & Niso Smith Foundation in 2015 cemented Wilbur's passion for empowering writers, promoting literacy and advancing adventure writing as a genre. The foundation's flagship programme is the Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize.
Wilbur Smith passed away peacefully at home in 2021 with his wife, Niso, by his side, leaving behind him a rich treasure trove of novels and stories that will delight readers for years to come. For all the latest information on Wilbur Smith's writing visit www.wilbursmithbooks.com or facebook.com/WilburSmith
The establishment of the Wilbur & Niso Smith Foundation in 2015 cemented Wilbur's passion for empowering writers, promoting literacy and advancing adventure writing as a genre. The foundation's flagship programme is the Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize.
Wilbur Smith passed away peacefully at home in 2021 with his wife, Niso, by his side, leaving behind him a rich treasure trove of novels and stories that will delight readers for years to come. For all the latest information on Wilbur Smith's writing visit www.wilbursmithbooks.com or facebook.com/WilburSmith
Wilbur Smith was born in Central Africa in 1933. He became a full-time writer in 1964 following the success of When the Lion Feeds, and has since published over fifty global bestsellers, including the Courtney Series, the Ballantyne Series, the Egyptian Series, the Hector Cross Series and many su...
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