The Burning Shore ~ Wilbur Smith

The Burning Shore ~ Wilbur Smith

Small paperback novel
Excellent condition

Set against the backdrop of World War I and the harsh African wilderness, The Burning Shore by Wilbur Smith follows Centaine de Thiry, a young Frenchwoman whose life of privilege is shattered by war. After falling in love with South African pilot Michael Courtney, tragedy strikes when he is killed in action. Pregnant and alone, Centaine embarks on a perilous journey to Africa, only to survive a torpedo attack and wash ashore on the Skeleton Coast. Her fight for survival leads her into the heart of the desert, where she is taken in by Bushmen and taught to endure the unforgiving landscape.

As Centaine adapts to her new reality, she encounters Lothar de la Rey, a Boer soldier whose presence brings both protection and emotional turmoil. The novel explores themes of resilience, transformation, and the collision of cultures, with Centaine emerging as one of Smiths most formidable heroines. This sweeping tale of love, loss, and survival marks a turning point in the Courtney saga, introducing a female lead who defies the odds and reshapes her destiny.