# The Tiger’s Prey

Wilbur Smith, Tom Harper

The Malabar coast is full of dangers: greedy tradesmen, fearless pirates, and men full of vengeance. But for a Courtney, the greatest danger might just be his own family…Francis Courtney flees the comfort of his Devonshire estate when his stepfather’s gambling debts leave him penniless and at risk. He sails to South Africa with revenge and fortune on his mind: his uncle Tom Courtney killed his father, and Francis intends to avenge his death and make his fortune in the process. However, upon his arrival in Cape Town, he uncovers a truth that leaves him overwhelmed and disoriented.Christopher Courtney sets out to make his own way in the world, giving up his privileged position as the son of the Governor of Bombay. The perils and betrayals (deleted) on his journey carve a fierce warrior out of him, but they also harden his soul and lead him to greater violence and treachery. As the lives of these two Courtney men intertwine, the sins of the fathers will forever alter the lives of a younger generation.The Tiger’s Prey takes readers on an epic journey from the southernmost point of Africa, through the perilous waters of the Arabian Sea, to the lush Indian coastline. It is an incredible and breathless tale of intrigue and family betrayal from one of the world’s greatest storytellers.

## Copyright

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Published by HarperCollinsPublishers 2017

Copyright © Orion Mintaka (UK) Ltd 2017

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Map © John Gilkes 2017

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This novel is entirely a work of fiction. The names, characters and incidents portrayed in it, while at times based on historical figures, are the work of the author’s imagination.

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Source ISBN: 9780007535910

Ebook Edition © 2017 ISBN: 9780007535934

Version: 2018-04-16

## Dedication

I dedicate this book to my wife Niso,

who illuminates my life day and night.

I love you more than words can wield the matter.

Contents

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

The Tiger’s Prey

About Wilbur Smith

About Tom Harper

Also by Wilbur Smith

About the Publisher