Wilbur Smith is a British novelist, born on January 9, 1933. He has written over 40 historical fiction and adventure novels, which have been translated into 26 languages and sold over 120 million copies worldwide.
- Wilbur Smith was born in Broken Hill, Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia), and spent his childhood there.
- He studied at Rhodes University in South Africa and obtained a degree in Accountancy.
- His first novel, 'Where the Lion Feeds', was published in 1964, and since then he has published over 40 novels.
- He is known for his vivid descriptions of Africa and its wildlife, as well as his action-packed plotlines.
- In 2009, he was awarded the Order of the British Empire for his services to literature.
- His son, Lawrence, has co-written several of his later novels.
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This is Smith's first novel, published in 1964. It is the first book in the Courtney series and follows the adventures of Sean Courtney and his brother Garrick in colonial Africa.
This book, published in 1993, is the first in the Ancient Egypt series. It follows the adventures of Taita, a eunuch slave who serves as advisor to Pharaoh Tamose during the Hyksos invasion of Egypt.
This book, published in 1997, is the first in the Ballantyne series. It follows the adventures of Robyn Ballantyne and her husband, Zouga, as they search for a legendary diamond in colonial Africa.
Smith is known for his vivid descriptions of Africa and its wildlife, as well as his action-packed plotlines. His books often feature larger-than-life characters and a blend of history and adventure.
Smith's most popular book is probably 'When the Lion Feeds', the first book in the Courtney series. Other popular books include 'River God' and 'Birds of Prey'.
Yes, in 2009 he was awarded the Order of the British Empire for his services to literature.
Smith has written over 40 books in the historical fiction and adventure genres.
Yes, his son Lawrence has co-written several of his later novels.