--- product_id: 178537951 title: "Gold Mine Paperback – October 3, 2006" brand: "wilbur smith" price: "£32.09" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/178537951-gold-mine-paperback-october-3-2006 store_origin: GB region: Great Britain --- # Gold Mine Paperback – October 3, 2006 **Brand:** wilbur smith **Price:** £32.09 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Gold Mine Paperback – October 3, 2006 by wilbur smith - **How much does it cost?** £32.09 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/178537951-gold-mine-paperback-october-3-2006) ## Best For - wilbur smith enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted wilbur smith brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Gold Mine Paperback – October 3, 2006 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Qkxbmd+5L.jpg) ![Gold Mine Paperback – October 3, 2006 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51f0aVYjLVL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars An exciting novel of adventure, greed, daring, and romance. *by D***O on Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2023* 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars This book is full of suspension and WS. Is master in building interesting fiction characters. *by E***N on Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2014* 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully crafted and vividly descriptive *by D***. on Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2016* 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? --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/178537951-gold-mine-paperback-october-3-2006](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/178537951-gold-mine-paperback-october-3-2006) --- *Product available on Desertcart Great Britain* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*