Titles in This Set. Power of the Sword. Rage. A Time to Die. Golden Fox. Details. Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Paperback. Publisher: Zaffre. Genre: Adult Fiction / Family Saga & Adventure. Overview. This four-book collection brings together the second run of Wilbur Smith's legendary Courtney Family saga: Power of the Sword, Rage, A Time to Die and Golden Fox. Spanning war, politics, romance and adventure across twentieth-century Africa, these novels continue the story begun in The Burning Shore, following the Courtney descendants as ambition, loyalty and betrayal shape their fortunes. Perfect for existing fans continuing the series or new readers wanting a substantial slice of Smith's sweeping historical fiction in one paperback set.. About the Books. Power of the Sword opens the sequence with the rise of Lothar De La Rey and the fractured Courtney bloodline, as old rivalries resurface against the turbulent backdrop of early twentieth-century South Africa. Rage carries the family into the era of apartheid's construction, as Shasa Courtney is drawn into political intrigue that tests his principles and reshapes his destiny. A Time to Die shifts to the bush war years, delivering high-stakes safari adventure and a brutal test of survival as danger closes in from every side. Golden Fox completes the set with the story of a young Courtney heir whose charm and ambition carry him from Mexico to the corridors of international power, entangling love, espionage and family legacy. Together, the four novels showcase Wilbur Smith's trademark blend of meticulously researched history, sweeping landscapes and page-turning drama. This set suits readers working through the series in order, or newcomers keen to sample the acclaimed Burning Shore sequence in one go. Each book is presented in the current Zaffre paperback edition, matching the covers shown.. Continues the acclaimed Courtney Family saga across four full-length novels. Combines war, politics, romance and African adventure in one set. Brand new paperback copies, ideal for gifting or collecting. Great value way to catch up on four instalments at once. Written by an internationally bestselling author of historical adventure fiction. Perfect follow-on for readers of The Burning Shore. About the Author. Wilbur Smith was born in Central Africa in 1933 and educated at Michaelhouse and Rhodes University. Following the success of When the Lion Feeds in 1964, he became a full-time writer, going on to publish dozens of novels across the Courtney, Ballantyne and Egyptian series, meticulously researched through his extensive expeditions across Africa and beyond. His books have sold in vast numbers worldwide and been translated into numerous languages, cementing his reputation as one of the best-loved authors of historical adventure fiction.. Why You'll Love This Set. Four gripping instalments of the Courtney saga in one collection, packed with war, romance, ambition and betrayal against sweeping African landscapes — ideal for fans continuing the series or discovering Wilbur Smith for the first time.. Please Note: Cover art may vary slightly from the image shown, reflecting the current UK paperback edition in stock.