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Blue Horizon (Courtney Family Adventures)

by Wilbur Smith

Published: 2004-04-19
Mass Market Paperback : 800 pages

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With adventure in their blood, Jim and Mansur Courtney seek to carve out a life for themselves and their families in the unexplored splendor of Africa. But laying claim to a land devastated by war yields unexpected risks. No sooner does their journey unfold than their destiny changes with ...

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(With adventure in their blood, Jim and Mansur Courtney seek to carve out a life for themselves and their families in the unexplored splendor of Africa. But laying claim to a land devastated by war yields unexpected risks. No sooner does their journey unfold than their destiny changes with the daring rescue of a woman imprisoned on a doomed convict ship. Blazing a thousand-mile trail, they escape across a savage world of warring native tribes, bounty hunters, and predators driven by greed and lust. Now the Courtney's true quest begins-a life-and-death pursuit of a dream at any cost...

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Describe Jim's family, and his relationship with his parents, cousins, and aunt and uncle, and how this relationship helped him succeed in his quest to escape Good Hope.

How did Jim show his leadership abilities? When did a decision he made cause you to doubt his wisdom? Was your doubt confirmed, or could Jim have made a different choice?

What caused Tom and Dorian Courtney to abandon Good Hope? What do you think would have happened if they had stayed? What happened that almost foiled their attempt to leave?

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"Blue Horizon"by Barbara K. (see profile) 10/17/10

This historical fiction novel, set in the 18th century, has everything - adventure, romance, and excitement! The rescue of a lady in distress, and the escape across unchartered Africa creates a story that... (read more)

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