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Nemesi
Parigi, 1794. Il fervore rivoluzionario è sfociato nel Regime del Terrore. Paul Courtney si nasconde tra la folla mentre osserva i condannati a morte salire sulla ghigliottina. Tra loro c’è anche sua madre Constance. Mentre assiste alla sua brutale esecuzione, sa che deve evitare la stessa sorte e mantenere la promessa che le ha restare vivo, a qualunque costo. Così si unisce all’esercito di Napoleone e viene inviato in Egitto, ma con il mondo in guerra e traditori in ogni angolo, fino a che punto sarà disposto a spingersi per sopravvivere?
Città del Capo, 1806. Adam ha trascorso tutta la vita in Marina e nell’ombra di suo padre, il celebre ammiraglio Robert Courtney. Ma quando torna a Nativity Bay trova la tenuta distrutta e la sua famiglia massacrata. L’unico superstite è il padre, che prima di morire gli dona un prezioso cimelio di famiglia, la spada di Nettuno, e gli fa giurare sulla sua lama che non si fermerà finché non avrà ottenuto giustizia. Adam accetta dunque il proprio destino e si imbarca in un lungo viaggio per salvare l’onore della famiglia. Un viaggio che lo porterà da Città del Capo a Calcutta, e a scoprire che il nemico che cerca potrebbe essere più vicino di quanto immagini.
Ambientato sullo sfondo di un periodo tumultuoso della storia europea e africana, Nemesi incarna lo spirito d’avventura che è diventato sinonimo della saga dei Courtney, esplorando non solo le sfide fisiche affrontate nella natura selvaggia, ma anche le battaglie emotive e psicologiche che scaturiscono da ambizioni personali e dilemmi morali.
Città del Capo, 1806. Adam ha trascorso tutta la vita in Marina e nell’ombra di suo padre, il celebre ammiraglio Robert Courtney. Ma quando torna a Nativity Bay trova la tenuta distrutta e la sua famiglia massacrata. L’unico superstite è il padre, che prima di morire gli dona un prezioso cimelio di famiglia, la spada di Nettuno, e gli fa giurare sulla sua lama che non si fermerà finché non avrà ottenuto giustizia. Adam accetta dunque il proprio destino e si imbarca in un lungo viaggio per salvare l’onore della famiglia. Un viaggio che lo porterà da Città del Capo a Calcutta, e a scoprire che il nemico che cerca potrebbe essere più vicino di quanto immagini.
Ambientato sullo sfondo di un periodo tumultuoso della storia europea e africana, Nemesi incarna lo spirito d’avventura che è diventato sinonimo della saga dei Courtney, esplorando non solo le sfide fisiche affrontate nella natura selvaggia, ma anche le battaglie emotive e psicologiche che scaturiscono da ambizioni personali e dilemmi morali.
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Published October 7, 2025
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About the author
Wilbur Smith
340 books4,433 followersWilbur Smith was a prolific and bestselling South African novelist renowned for his sweeping adventure stories set against the backdrop of Africa’s dramatic landscapes and turbulent history. Born in 1933 in what was then Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia), he grew up in South Africa, where his love for storytelling was nurtured by the rich environment and tales of African history. His early years were shaped by his experiences in the wilderness, which later became a defining element in his fiction.
After studying at Rhodes University, Smith initially worked as an accountant, but his true passion lay in writing. His breakthrough came in 1964 with When the Lion Feeds, a historical adventure novel that introduced the Courtney family saga. The book’s success led to a long-running series chronicling the exploits of multiple generations of the Courtney family, spanning centuries of African and world history. Alongside this, Smith wrote the Ballantyne series, focused on colonial Africa, and the Ancient Egypt series, which delved into historical fiction with a mythical touch.
Over his six-decade career, Smith authored more than 50 novels, selling over 140 million copies worldwide. His works were characterized by meticulous research, vivid descriptions of the African wilderness, and gripping action-packed narratives. Whether set in the colonial era, the world of pharaohs, or modern-day Africa, his books often explored themes of survival, war, power, and human ambition. He collaborated with co-authors in his later years to expand his literary universe, ensuring his stories continued to reach new audiences.
Beyond writing, Smith was an avid traveler and adventurer, drawing inspiration from his own experiences hunting, sailing, and exploring remote corners of Africa. While he was passionate about wildlife and conservation, some of his views—particularly regarding big game hunting—sparked debate. Nonetheless, his deep affection for Africa was evident in his writing, which celebrated both its beauty and its historical complexities.
Smith’s influence on adventure fiction remains significant, with his books continuing to captivate readers around the world. His legacy endures through his richly woven tales of exploration, conquest, and the enduring spirit of Africa.
After studying at Rhodes University, Smith initially worked as an accountant, but his true passion lay in writing. His breakthrough came in 1964 with When the Lion Feeds, a historical adventure novel that introduced the Courtney family saga. The book’s success led to a long-running series chronicling the exploits of multiple generations of the Courtney family, spanning centuries of African and world history. Alongside this, Smith wrote the Ballantyne series, focused on colonial Africa, and the Ancient Egypt series, which delved into historical fiction with a mythical touch.
Over his six-decade career, Smith authored more than 50 novels, selling over 140 million copies worldwide. His works were characterized by meticulous research, vivid descriptions of the African wilderness, and gripping action-packed narratives. Whether set in the colonial era, the world of pharaohs, or modern-day Africa, his books often explored themes of survival, war, power, and human ambition. He collaborated with co-authors in his later years to expand his literary universe, ensuring his stories continued to reach new audiences.
Beyond writing, Smith was an avid traveler and adventurer, drawing inspiration from his own experiences hunting, sailing, and exploring remote corners of Africa. While he was passionate about wildlife and conservation, some of his views—particularly regarding big game hunting—sparked debate. Nonetheless, his deep affection for Africa was evident in his writing, which celebrated both its beauty and its historical complexities.
Smith’s influence on adventure fiction remains significant, with his books continuing to captivate readers around the world. His legacy endures through his richly woven tales of exploration, conquest, and the enduring spirit of Africa.
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February 28, 2026
Bellissimo vedere come tutti i fili si ricongiungano! Vendette tra cugini che diventano amici o nemici. Bravo Tom Harper, braccio destro del fu Wilbur Smith. Voto: 8
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