THE TRIUMPH OF THE SUNTHE COURTNEY SERIES 12 by Wilbur Smith in Paperback

Amidst the scorching heat of Sudan, the city of Khartoum is besieged by the fierce Mahdi and his followers, threatening thousands of innocent citizens. Among them are General Charles Gordon, soldier Penrod Ballantyne, trader Ryder Courtney, and the British consul and his daughters. As they face an unimaginable enemy, these loyal citizens of Queen Victoria must band together and prepare for a brutal battle for survival. Day and night, the sound of drums echoes through the city, a constant reminder of the threat looming over them. But despite the menacing atmosphere, they refuse to give in.t must surely follow . . . The Courtneys meet the Ballantynes in a sweeping adventure