Author

Wilbur Smith

49 books, mostly historical fiction, for Zaffre and Audible Studios, 2008–2026

Wilbur Smith (1933–2021) was a South African-born novelist who became a full-time writer in 1964 after beginning his career in accountancy and selling short stories. He wrote internationally bestselling adventure and historical novels, including the Courtney, Ballantyne, and Ancient Egyptian series, often combining sweeping family sagas with African history, warfare, exploration, and political conflict.