Saffron grows up on a vast estate in Kenya, under the watchful eye of her father, the significant 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 learning and adventure leads her to England, where she inevitably finds herself at the heart of the impending storm preceding World War II.

Gerhardt von Meerbach is the privileged and idealistic younger brother of Konrad von Meerbach, heir to an extremely significant industry and ardent supporter of the Nazi Party. Gerhardt 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 over his country and his family. But without knowing it, he falls into a trap that could cost him everything he loves and holds dear in his life.

As World War II looms threateningly, the worlds of Saffron and Gerhardt are inevitably driven to conflict. Will what unites them be more than what divides them?

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