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War Cry

`That time is upon us. I can feel it coming. That evil barbarian will not be satisfied until he has engulfed the whole world in war and death. I fear for us all.` In a triumphant return to his much-loved Courtney series, Wilbur Smith introduces us to the bravest new member of the famed family, Saffron Courtney. Saffron grows up on a sprawling Kenyan estate, under the watchful eye of her father, prominent businessman and distinguished war veteran Leon Courtney. Her childhood is idyllic, until a family tragedy forces her to grow up much faster than necessary. As she grows into a spirited teenager, her thirst for knowledge and adventure leads her to England, where she finds herself inevitably drawn into the heart of the gathering storm in the lead up to World War II. Gerhard von
Meerbach is the privileged and idealistic younger brother of Konrad von Meerbach, heir to an industrial fortune, and vocal supporter of the Nazi Party. Gerhard struggles to stay true to his principles in an increasingly cruel world. His friendship with a Jewish man places him in danger, and forces him to take a stand against the forces of evil that have overtaken his country and his family.But, unknown to him, he is caught in a trap that could cost him everything he holds dear. As the Second World War looms over them all, Saffron and Gerhard`s worlds will collide - but will there be more to unite them than tear them apart? A love story in the time of heroes, War Cry is the latest breath-taking episode in Wilbur Smith`s epic account of one beloved family.

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` That time is upon us. I can feel it coming. That evil barbarian will not be satisfied until he has engulfed the whole world in war & death. I fear for us all.` In a triumphant return to his much-loved Courtney series, Wilbur Smith introduces us to the bravest new member of the famed family, Saffron Courtney. Saffron grows up on a sprawling Kenyan estate, under the watchful eye of her father, prominent businessman & distinguished war veteran Leon Courtney. Her childhood is idyllic, until a family tragedy forces her to grow up much faster than necessary. As she grows into a spirited teenager, her thirst for knowledge & adventure leads her to Engl&, where she finds herself inevitably drawn into the heart of the gathering storm in the lead up to World War II. Gerhard von Meerbach is the privileged & idealistic younger brother of Konrad von Meerbach, heir to an industrial fortune, & vocal supporter of the Nazi Party. Gerhard struggles to stay true to his principles in an increasingly cruel world. His friendship with a Jewish man places him in danger, & forces him to take a stand against the forces of evil that have overtaken his country & his family. But, unknown to him, he is caught in a trap that could cost him everything he holds dear. As the Second World War looms over them all, Saffron & Gerhard`s worlds will collide
- but will there be more to unite them than tear them apart? A love story in the time of heroes, War Cry is the latest breath-taking episode in Wilbur Smith`s epic account of one beloved family.

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Saffron - The worlds most expensive spice by weight. Used in Indian cooking.

Eye - An organ which detects light

England - A country within the United Kingdom.

World - A physical grouping, commonly used to describe earth and everything associated with ti

Heart - An organ that pumps blood around the body. Usually related to love.

Love - Someone who shows deep affection for someone else.

Adventure - an undertaking of an exciting challenge or experience.

Trap - Something that tends to trap or hold animals in one place.

Estate - A group of houses on the same land or area.

Family - A group of people that live together made up from parents and children.

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