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When Raymond West visits the Cornish coast for a quiet holiday, he expects nothing more than sea air and a few days of writing. Instead, he finds himself caught in a mystery involving sunken treasure, suspicious locals, and a friend who may not be what he seems. At the heart of the intrigue is the legend of the Juan Fernandez, a Spanish galleon said to have sunk off the coast, its gold still hidden beneath the waves. Raymond's host, John Newman, is obsessed with the wreck, convinced that the treasure is real and within reach. But when Newman goes missing and a local diver becomes a suspect, the hunt for gold turns deadly. Inspector Badgworth arrives to investigate, uncovering secrets buried deeper than any shipwreck. With a professional diver, a surly landlord, and a village full of whispers, it's clear that someone will do anything to keep the past hidden. As storms batter the cliffs and old grudges resurface, Raymond must navigate a web of lies, greed, and betrayal. Was the Spanish gold ever real, or is there a different fortune at stake? And who can be trusted when everyone seems to have something to hide? For fans of classic whodunits and seaside mysteries, Ingots of Gold delivers sharp twists, a chilling atmosphere, and a mystery that keeps you guessing until the very end. Will you uncover the truth before it's lost beneath the waves?
Author
Agatha Christie is the top-selling author of all time, with a legacy spanning 66 crime novels, 14 plays, and six romance novels under a pseudonym. Her works have sold over two billion copies globally, translated into at least 103 languages, making her the most translated author. She introduced the world to iconic characters Hercule Poirot and Miss Jane Marple, and wrote *The Mousetrap*, the record-holding longest-running play in modern theater. The youngest in the Miller family, her experience as a nurse during WWI and later roles in pharmacies during both World Wars deeply influenced her mystery novels, often featuring poisons. Christie’s writing career launched in 1920 with *The Mysterious Affair at Styles*. Her life was as captivating as her fiction, notably her 1926 disappearance after her first husband’s affair became public, sparking a nationwide search. Christie's second marriage to archaeologist Max Mallowan enriched her life and work, with travels and homes like the Greenway Estate and Abney Hall providing settings for several novels. Her marriage to Mallowan lasted until her death in 1976. Christie's contributions to literature earned her the title Commander of the Order of the British Empire, solidifying her place in literary history.
