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When the Lion Feeds

The Courtneys, Book 1

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When the Lion Feeds

By: Wilbur Smith
Narrated by: Sean Barrett
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About this listen

It is the 1870s, and twin brothers Sean and Garrick Courtney are born into the wilds of Natal. They could not be more different, and fate, war and the jealous schemes of a woman are to drive them even further apart. But as history unfolds, a continent is awakening. And on the horizon is the promise of fortune, adventure, destiny and love....

When the Lion Feeds is the best-selling novel that launched Wilbur Smith's stellar career and the first in the riveting saga of the Courtney brothers.

©1964 Wilbur Smith (P)2018 Audible, Ltd Action & Adventure Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction War & Military Destiny

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this isn't my usual pick of book but so pleased I chose it. a wonderful listen. read with a magnificent voice. going to next the book right now!

utterly thrilling.

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What a brilliant novel. It's my first Wilbur Smith book anf it definitely won't be my last. Couldn't stop thinking about it every day!

Fantastic

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For anyone who loves adventure, history, Africa and the manly call of the wild, then this book is perfect. Wonderfully endearing characters populate a rich and vibrant late nineteenth century South African veldt, lovely brought back to life by Smith eloquent pros. In short it’s a ripping good yarn!

A proper, unapologetic African adventure

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A wonderful story of a family and reminders of so many of the places I grew up and saw, especially those in the veld.

Drama and Layers of Story Telling

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This book made me so happy laughter ,sadness hope shape or...memories from the past and a hope for the future ...Excellent book must listen 10/10 Sean Barrett # 1

A New beginning

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I’d never tried Wilbur Smith before but was attracted by my favourite narrator. Sean Barrett. I enjoyed this, though dreaded the ending which had been hinted at. Interesting historical tale of the gold rush in Southern Africa too. But I hated the elephant hunting.

Epic tale

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At first I did a wee bit struggle with Sean Barrett voice, being so low-key. But now I will look for more works narrated by him. You feel the characters through his voice; the manly man, the frail mam, the Zulu warrior, the wee boy, the teenage girl, the woman, the posh man... Sean drowns you into the story which Wilbur Smith has written with passion, understanding, humanity and in fit with 19th century South Africa. He is a master in story writing.
When the Lion feed is a journey into life itself with its ups and downs, violence and love, loyalties and be betrayals, friendship and courtship, life and death.
A must read!

You will be thrown back into 19th century Africa

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loved every page..the narration was perfect and really brought the book to life..10 out of 10

a must listen of one of Wilbur Smith's best sagas.

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Loved it. Took me right back to South Africa. I've previously read all of Wilbur Smith's books but enjoyed sitting back with eyes closed and listening to Sean Barretts reading aloud of this one.

Wonderful.

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loved it from start to finish. amazing storyteller. highly recommend this love it.get it now.

best storyteller ever!!

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