Saffron grows up on a vast estate in Kenya, under the watchful eye of her father, the influential businessman and distinguished veteran Leon Courtney. Her childhood years pass idyllically, until a family tragedy forces her to grow up much faster than she should. As she evolves into a spirited teenager, her thirst for knowledge and adventure leads her to England, where she inevitably finds herself in the heart of the impending storm that precedes World War II.

Gerhard von Meerbach is the privileged and idealistic younger brother of Conrad von Meerbach, heir to an incredibly important industry and a fervent supporter of the Nazi Party. Gerhard struggles to remain true to his principles in a world that is becoming increasingly harsh. His friendship with a Jew exposes him to danger and forces him to resist the forces of evil that have taken hold of his country and his family. But unbeknownst to him, he falls into a trap that could cost him everything he loves and holds dear in his life.

As World War II looms ominously, the worlds of Saffron and Gerhard are inevitably headed for conflict. Will what unites them be more than what separates them?

In "War Cry," a thrilling tale of espionage, adventure, and love, Wilbur Smith returns to his beloved Courtney family series.