Books matching: mussolini's gold
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Save:The Golden Keel by Desmond Bagley is a thriller that follows the story of boat designer Hal, who gets involved in the salvaging of Mussolini's gold hidden during World War II. The plot involves a group of characters going after the treasure in rural Italy, encountering shady individuals along the way. The book is described as a fairly predictable yet entertaining yarn with a brisk pace and down-to-earth storytelling reminiscent of Alastair Maclean.
Bagley's first novel introduces a variety of interesting characters like the brawny Coetzee, the weak-willed Walker, and the resourceful Francesca, adding depth to the storyline. While the opening may be a bit clumsy, the book gains momentum as it progresses, offering an entertaining read with unexpected twists towards the end. Despite some flaws in character development and dialogue, the book is praised for its tight writing, plausible plot, and engaging narrative.
My name is Peter Halloran, but everyone calls me "Hal" excepting my wife, Jean, who always called me Peter. Women seem to dislike nicknames for their menfolk. Like a lot of others I emigrated to the "...
