Birds of Prey (The Courtneys)
Look up "classic adventure novel" in the dictionary and you'll find the strong and  capable features of South Africa's own Wilbur Smith, who--in books as varied and enjoyable asRiver God,The Seventh Scroll,When the Lion Feeds, andThe Diamond Hunters--displays an awesome  storytelling ability. His latest is one of his best efforts: a richly detailed story of war and piracy on the high  seas in 1667, 150 years beforePatrick  O'Brian's Aubrey and Maturin books.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.