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Gold Mine Kindle Edition

by Wilbur Smith (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 3,016 ratings
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An action-packed thriller from global bestseller Wilbur Smith

"Underground Manager,"he said. There was a long silence and he could hear the man breathing on the other end. "Speak, man, what is it?" "The whole bloody thing has come down,"said the voice. It was husky, rough with fear and dust. "Where are you speaking from?"Rod asked. "They're still in there," said the voice. "They're screaming in there. Under the rock. They're screaming."' Nothing drives men to danger like gold... Rod Ironsides is the honest, expert manager of the successful Sonder Ditch gold mine and its hard-worked miners. But honesty and expertise count for little, when faced with desperate bosses and a crew who'll break every rule to get their own illegal share of the precious metal. Under the command of the obsessive, meticulous Dr Steyner, Rod is forced into greater and greater risks. For if the mine goes down and takes the lives of the men with it, someone stands to make millions -but Rod will be the one who pays
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“An epic...Smith joins the ranks of one of the grand masters of twentieth-century novels.” ―Tulsa World

“I can recommend an extremely readable new novel, Gold Mine ... Mr. Smith`s story is packed with action and excitement, and it surges along in crisp stile.” ―Sunday Express

“Smith is a master.” ―Publishers Weekly

“One of the world's most popular adventure writers. ” ―The Washington Post Book World

“A rare author who wields a razor-sharp sword of craftsmanship. ” ―Tulsa World

“Wilbur Smith is one of those benchmarks against whom others are compared.” ―The Times (UK)

“Best Historical Novelist--I say Wilbur Smith, with his swashbuckling novels of Africa. The bodices of rip and the blood flows. You can get lost in Wilbur Smith and misplace all of August.” ―Stephen King

“Action is Wilbur Smith's game, and he is a master.” ―The Washington Post Book World

“The world's leading adventure writer.” ―Daily Express (UK)

“Wilbur Smith rarely misses a trick.” ―Sunday Times

“Smith is a captivating storyteller.” ―The Orlando Sentinel

“No one does adventure quite like Smith.” ―Daily Mirror (UK)

“A thundering good' read is virtually the only way of describing Wilbur Smith's books.” ―The Irish Times

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B078BFS26F
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Zaffre (January 1, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 829 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 302 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 3,016 ratings

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Wilbur Smith

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Wilbur Smith was born in Central Africa in 1933. He was educated at Michaelhouse and Rhodes University. After the successful publication of WHEN THE LION FEEDS in 1964 he became a full-time writer, and has since written 30 novels, all meticulously researched on his numerous expeditions worldwide. His books have been translated into twenty-six different languages

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David Lucero
5.0 out of 5 stars An exciting novel of adventure, greed, daring, and romance.
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2023
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Rod Ironsides is the Night Operations Manager of the Sonder Ditch Gold Mine. It is one of the biggest operations in South Africa. Black and white men perform dangerous work night and day to unearth gold deep in the heart of the Earth. It is not the sort of work for the meek. In the close, dark confines of tunnels, one slip of safety procedure can cost you your life along with many others.

When Dr Manfred Steyner offers Rod the opportunity of a lifetime, little does he know it comes with a price he may be unable to pay. However, the luring, seductive Theresa Steyner may be worth gambling his future in the industry along with his own life.

I bought this book years after having enjoyed the movie with Roger Moore, Susannah York, Ray Milland, and Bradford Dillman. The book details how Dr Steyner plans on striking it rich, but to do so he must destroy the gold mine run by his father in-law. In order for his plan to work he needs a gold mine manager he can control, and Rod Ironsides fits the bill when the position is open after the original manager is killed in an accident. But will Ironsides play by the rules, or force Dr Steyner to take drastic measures to ensure his bidding is done.

The film follows the book, so if you enjoyed the movie, you would enjoy the book. The book, as usual, contains more details about characters and sub plots that make it all the more a terrific read. It's a rather short story compared to many other Wilbur Smith books, and it is no less enjoyable. The author has a tongue-in-cheek flair which keeps readers glued to the pages.
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Elías Kristjánsson
4.0 out of 5 stars This book is full of suspension and WS. Is master in building interesting fiction characters.
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2014
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There is an interesting description of the mining technology of the day and the people which worked the mines.
Old grand pa Hurry, founder of the mine, is obviously respecting the work of Adam Smith, Wealth of Nations, where well trained work force is the greatest source of wealth. The description of the workers from Basutoland (Now Kingdom of Lesotho) are very enlighten for readers of the book.
The CFO Hurry’s son in law, a German educated economist is man of the school, when Monetarism was starting to brainwash university students, that the only concern was money.
At the time of the book, the gold price was fixed at $ 35 pr. Ounce, as the great nation powers had the theory that it supported financial stability. In 1975 the market price was $ 100 pr. Ounce:
After The Regan administration legalized Monetarism things where good for gold and in 2012 the market went up and over $ 1800- and we have not seen nothing yet of Capitalism in the 21st Century.
Elías Kristjánsson, Iceland.
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Donald E. Medaris, Jr.
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully crafted and vividly descriptive
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2016
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What can I say other than every time I pick up a Wilbur Smith novel I am completely blown away. A master storyteller who completely captivates you during the entire storyline. I've yet to read a single book (other than the most recent co-written novels) where I wasn't so caught up in the story that I literally could not put the book down. Whether your reading the Courteney series, the Ballantyne series or one of the countless African adventures, you're guaranteed hours of breathless adventure. Rereads are almost a given. I've been through almost all of his novels twice. Gold Mine was no exception. Wonderfully crafted and vividly descriptive. What else would you expect from this master storyteller?
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James Schwartz
3.0 out of 5 stars Adultery & Greed At the Forefront
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2009
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This is right in line with most of Wilbur Smith's books. The development of Africa on the backs of the impoverished blacks. A theme throughout all of his books is the coexistence of these diverse groups and the mutually beneficial relationships that can and do exist between them.

This book falls about in the middle of his tales of Africa. I liked the earlier books on the development of gold mining in Africa better but once you are hooked on Wilbur Smith you have to continue until all are read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Book
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2022
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The book, as usual, is much better than the movie. Classic Wilbur Smith novel that is worth reading
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Alain Manning
4.0 out of 5 stars book v. movie Gold
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2012
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The characters remain, the movie line (Gold) moves faster, but the book has a better ending. Big King had a more active part in the book, and that should have carried over to the movie. Rodney Ironsides daughter was missing in the movie, probably a good idea. I thoughtrod's arrival at the mine disaster was better in the movie. Hurry Hershfield was a colorful character in both venues, but his caring nature was more apparent in the book. All in all, I enjoyed the book and the movie. I would recommend reading the book and then watching the movie.
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Michael Zide
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great one, just too short.
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2020
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This is my 20 th Wilbur Smith book. His only equal peer is Bryce Courtenay, who writes historical fiction about Africa and Australia.
Super reading .
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WARREN ARRINGTON
4.0 out of 5 stars rating smith's gold mine
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2013
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I In soft and five hard copies, I own every book Mr. Smith has written. I have been mesmerized and have fantasized and he became my favorite writer of all time. I am currently waiting for his final book, though I admit Gold mine was very good but nor one of my favorites. As I said earlier he was a fantastic story teller and I realize that with his declining health he did skip a beat. I will surely miss him. blessings to his survivors.

Warren B Arrington
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Mrs Hazel B Clark
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 15, 2024
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As always Wilbur Smith kept me entertained and he did not fail to keep me wanting to read the next chapter.
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Xenia
5.0 out of 5 stars Accattivante come tutti I romanxi di wilbur smith
Reviewed in Italy on August 30, 2019
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Good mine
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wilbur Smith is my favourite Author .📚
Reviewed in Canada on December 1, 2016
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Wilbur Smith did it again !
I love the Book , could not put it down .😀
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wilbur Smith is my favourite Author .📚
Reviewed in Canada on December 1, 2016
Wilbur Smith did it again !
I love the Book , could not put it down .😀
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great reading!
Reviewed in Australia on January 16, 2022
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I would reccomend this book to anyone.I am always dissapointed to finish a Wilbur Smith book, because now I have to find another one to read.Thank you Mr Smith.
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rita mukherjie
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in India on November 6, 2015
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as usual well researched informative story telling
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