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Wilbur Smith
ISBN 9781785766817
Rs. 640
Zaffre
Gold Mine
Who it's for: Readers who enjoy adventure fiction with corporate intrigue
Rod Ironsides accepts the general managership of the Sonder Ditch gold mine, a chance of a lifetime for the ambitious miner, but it comes with a price: unquestioning obedience to the erratic and ruthless owner, Manfred Steyner. As Manfred's icy dislike for Rod escalates into mortal hatred over Rod's affection for Manfred's wife, Terry, both men become unwitting pawns in a high-stakes conspiracy. Powerful figures plot to dismantle the world's largest gold mine for their own political and financial advantage, drawing Rod and Manfred into a conflict far greater than their personal feud.Why You Should Read? Experience a thrilling narrative set against the backdrop of a vast gold mine. Explore themes of power, ambition, betrayal, and obsession. Follow a complex plot involving personal vendettas and large-scale corporate sabotage. Immerse yourself in a classic adventure from a master storyteller.
Highlights
- Set in the high-stakes world of gold mining
- Centers on a personal feud between manager and owner
- Involves a conspiracy to dismantle a major gold mine
- Blends adventure with themes of power and betrayal
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Questions about this book
What is the main plot of Gold Mine?
Rod Ironsides becomes general manager of the Sonder Ditch gold mine, but his boss Manfred Steyner grows to hate him over Rod's affection for Manfred's wife. Meanwhile, a conspiracy aims to destroy the mine.
Who are the main characters?
The main characters are Rod Ironsides, an ambitious miner, and Manfred Steyner, the erratic and ruthless owner of the mine, along with Manfred's wife Terry.
What themes does the book explore?
The book explores themes of power, ambition, betrayal, and obsession, set against a backdrop of corporate and political intrigue.
Is this book part of a series?
The provided information does not indicate that this book is part of a series.