Gold Mine

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SOFTCOVERS

Synopsis

Rodney Ironsides is the Underground Manager at one of the most profitable gold mines on the African continent. The Sonder Ditch coughs up well over $1,000,000 worth of gold weekly, but this cost is paid for in human lives. Rodney is given the chance to become the youngest General Manager of any mine in Africa, all he has to do is give his unquestioning obedience to Dr Manfred Steyner, chairman of the company which owned the Sonder Ditch. Rodney accepts this unpleasant situation to fulfill his dreams and sustain his overindulgent lifestyle.

Rodney's job is to oversee all operations of the mine, both the good and the bad. When the earth decides to make his job difficult and impede the never-ending progress of man, people die, and Rodney is there to oversee the grisly extraction of the men from the fallen rock.

Venture with Rodney Ironsides into this fierce environment and experience all the savagery and treachery that Africa can send forth against the will of man.

Interesting Information
	First published in 1970 by William Heinemann Ltd.
	Book dedication: ???
	A film (just called GOLD) of the novel was made 1974, starring Roger Moore as Rod Slater and Susannah York as Terry Steiner; and directed by Peter R. Hunt (who also did SHOUT AT THE DEVIL two years later). The film was neither a critical nor financial success. The film was also known as THE GREAT GOLD CONSPIRACY.




Reader Reviews
	Here, where violent action and informed technical detail are combined, Mr Smith is at his liveliest and best. - Evening Standard
	...an extremely readable...novel... Mr Smith's story is packed with action and excitement and it surges along in crisp style. - Sunday Express

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