Wilbur Smith leaves behind a treasure trove of novels
The best-selling author was one of the dominant figures on SA’s literary scene with nearly 50 titles under his belt
14 November 2021 - 19:19
Wilbur Smith, a Zambian-born SA best-selling author, whose novels vividly portrayed his intimate knowledge of Africa and gripped readers for more than half a century, has died. He was 88.
Smith, one of the dominant figures on SA’s literary scene with nearly 50 titles under his belt, sold more than 140-million copies worldwide in more than 30 languages...
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