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Blue Horizon is a 2003 historical adventure novel by Wilbur Smith, part of his long-running Courtney series. Set in the 18th-century Cape Colony and along the Indian Ocean trade routes, the novel follows the Courtney family through colonial conflict, commerce, and exploration in southern Africa and beyond.
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Who wrote Blue Horizon and when was it published?
Blue Horizon is a 2003 historical adventure novel by Wilbur Smith. It belongs to Smith's long-running Courtney series.
Where is Blue Horizon set?
The novel is set in the 18th-century Cape Colony and along Indian Ocean trade routes. Its period setting places the story in an era of sailing commerce, colonial rivalry, and exploration.
What kind of adventure does Blue Horizon follow?
The story follows the Courtney family through colonial conflict, commerce, and exploration. The family saga is tied to the trade routes and political tensions of the 18th-century Cape and Indian Ocean.
Is Blue Horizon part of the Courtney series?
Yes, Blue Horizon is one of Wilbur Smith's Courtney novels. Its 2003 plot continues the series' focus on family history, maritime travel, and conflict in earlier centuries.
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