Sparrow Falls - Wilbur Smith

A Sparrow Falls, Wilbur Smith As an avid reader of Wilbur Smith novels, I was delighted when the hubby gave me A Sparrow Falls for Christmas. A Sparrow Falls is part of the Courtney series, which follow the lives and loves of the Courtney family. ** A bit about the characters** Many characters bring this story to live but the four main characters in this novel: General Sean Courtney, a wealthy, honourable man whose deeds during war campaigns has also brought respect from both his army comrades but also the community where he lives serves in the African government. Mark Anders, a talented young sniper, from ...  Read the complete review

Wilbur Smith’s ‘A Sparrow Falls’ is a fast paced thriller novel with a slice of laid back South African life thrown in. Set initially in the trenches in France in World War One, it follows to main characters. Mark Anders, a young wide eyed South African who is the main focus of this book and General Sean Courtney (avid Smith readers who are familiar with ‘When the Lion Feeds’ and ‘The Sound of Thunder’ will know this character as a physically and mentally strong man who is very rich and clings on to his morals and ideals. After the war ends, General Sean Courtney returns to his comfortable upper-class life with plenty of fame, a seat in government and a great ...  Read the complete review