Courtney book 4 · 1985
The Burning Shore
In the First World War, Michael Courtney, a pilot in France, falls in love with Centaine de Thiry, a young Frenchwoman whose journey will take her to the deserts of southern Africa.
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Book facts
- Author
- Wilbur Smith
- Series
- Courtney, book 4 of 13
- Published
- 1985
- Setting
- Set in Southern Africa
- Story order
- Book 9 by the story’s timeline
- Characters charted
- 4
- Chart confidence
- High
In story order: after A Sparrow Falls and before Power of the Sword.
Who is in The Burning Shore
4 recurring or key characters from Wilbur Smith’s chart. Introduces Michael Courtney and Centaine de Thiry.
Lead 2
- Michael CourtneyFirst appearanceGarrick's son, a pilot in France
- Centaine de ThiryFirst appearanceFrenchwoman who founds the family fortune
Major 1
- Garrick CourtneySean's twin brother
Minor and cameo 1
- Sean CourtneyHunter, soldier and gold prospector
Also featuring these characters
Other Wilbur Smith books that share the most characters with The Burning Shore.
- The Sound of Thunder1966 · Courtney · 2 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- When the Lion Feeds1964 · Courtney · 2 shared charactersBuy on Amazon