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Birds of Prey

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  • 1997 first published
  • 761 pages
  • 2 editions
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Published in 1997, Birds of Prey is a historical fiction and pirate adventure novel by Wilbur Smith. The story is set in Indian Ocean and South Africa, in To 1836. Key subjects include pirates, seafaring life, hijacking of ships and courtney family.

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At about 761 pages, most readers finish it in 13–14 hours.

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

Era

  • To 1836

Subjects

  • Pirates
  • Seafaring life
  • Hijacking of ships
  • Courtney family
  • South africa
  • Action & adventure
  • Historical

Quick answers

Who wrote Birds of Prey?

Birds of Prey was written by Wilbur Smith and first published in 1997.

What genre is Birds of Prey?

It is usually shelved as Historical Fiction, Pirate Fiction and Adventure.

How long is Birds of Prey?

The median edition has 761 pages, about 13–14 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to Birds of Prey?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Confusion. Volume II of the Baroque Cycle, David Balfour and The Sea-Hawk.

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