Part of Reader's Digest Condensed Books, along with LA's Orchestra Saves The World, Envy The Night and The Various Flavours of Coffee. Wilbur Smith considered as the master of the historical novel, adds another supplement to the Courtney series. The novel is set in the time period just before the beginning of World War I. Assegai depicts the adventurous tale of a young white African man, Leon Courtney, ex-soldier turned professional hunter. He becomes guide to U.S. President on safaris that makes him famous and wealthy. He is asked to gather intelligence from a German industrialist. While spying he falls in love with beautiful and cunning Eva. On the eve of WWI, Leon is faced with difficult choices between the woman he loves and his country. Read this fast-paced novel for a vivid African history and adventures amid war tensions. This is a 4-in-1 book.
