People will kill for a symbol of power
By Tony Park
Die by the Sword is a heart-stopping chase across South Africa to find Napoleon’s priceless lost sword. It comes from the master of adventure, Tony Park. Three bodies appear in different corners of South Africa.
One lies on the shores of the Indian Ocean. Another turns up after a violent farm invasion in modern-day KwaZulu-Natal. The third body dates back to 1880, discovered in the aftermath of the Anglo-Zulu War.
Die by the Sword is more than a thrilling title
Detective Sannie van Rensburg is investigating one mystery. At the same time, marine biologist and former soldier Adam Kruger follows a different trail. Meanwhile, more than a century ago, colonial police officer Peter Gregory embarks on a secret mission. He is determined to find the lost sword of the great Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. But he is not alone in the hunt.
Die by the Sword weaves together these three narratives with intensity. From the blood-soaked battlefields of colonial-era Zululand to modern-day conflicts, the pursuit never slows. The story also delves into political struggles over land reform, rampant poaching in South Africa, and warfare in the Middle East.
These investigations are heading toward a dangerous collision course. Each character, past and present, learns the same hard truth. People will kill for a symbol of power. Die by the Sword is more than a thrilling title. It becomes a warning echoed through time, where history, politics and greed intertwine with deadly results.
A heart-stopping chase across South Africa to find Napoleon’s priceless lost sword, by Australia’s master of adventure.
About the author
Tony Park was born in 1964 and grew up in the western suburbs of Sydney. He has worked as a newspaper reporter, a press secretary, a PR consultant and a freelance writer. He also served 34 years in the Australian Army Reserve. This included six months in Afghanistan in 2002.
Tony and his wife, Nicola, divide their time between southern Africa and Australia. He is the author of twenty-two other novels set in Africa.
- PUBLISHER | Pan Macmillan South Africa |
- ISBN | 9781770109575 |
- Recommended Retail Price | R300.00 |
- Classification | History, Thriller |
