Paul Feval, a recognized master of the adventure novel, against the historical background of France of the 40s of the last century, presents in a fascinating form the versatility and intricacies of human destinies and passions. This time the main character of the story is gold - the countless treasures of the Abode of Salvation - the inheritance of the Bozzo family. Gold is power, but gold is a curse, it kills!

The family legend says that the son takes over the rights of inheritance by killing his father. Fate weighs heavily on the destinies of the heirs of the Bozzo family - Colonel Bozzo-Corona, his grandson Julian and Julian's son, the young artist Rainier. Will Rainier be able to defeat evil fate, or will the treasure take over all his thoughts? The worst thing is that such a danger threatens anyone. The thirst for profit corrupts - Vincent Carpentier, the father of the lovely Irene, Rainier’s beloved, paid dearly for this, as did Countess Margarita, Doctor Samuel and others. The thirst for gold is a disease, a terrible ulcer that eats away not the body, but the soul. And yet – which is stronger? Magic of gold or love? Base passions, brutal murders and... contrasted with the pure and devoted love of Rainier and Irene.

For lovers of the adventure genre, P. Feval's book will bring real pleasure.