When the Lion Feeds
by Wilbur Smith · first published 1964
100% recommend
The book is all about the Courtney family based in South Africa, before the boa war.
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…in fact, I would say that this is my second favorite. Just to add another title that nobody here is likely mention, the first book that I read that blew my mind (admittedly in my very young days) was "When the Lion feeds" by Wilbur Smith.
on “Ask HN: Please name two of your most favorite books.” ↗When I was young, the Wilbur Smith novels dealing with the Courtney's, especially When The Lion Feeds. Also around that time, the WWII novel series by Sven Hassel. Great adventure stories.
on “Ask HN: Great fiction books that have had a positive impact on your life?” ↗