Birds of Prey – Wilbur Smith

The novel is a swashbuckling maritime adventure set in 1667 during the naval war between the Dutch and the English. It features the characters Sir Francis Courtney and his son Hal, who are on patrol off the Southern African coast, seeking a Dutch East India Company galleon laden with treasure. The story is rich in historical detail and explores themes of honor, loyalty, betrayal, and the quest for justice and vengeance.