Love Over Gold - Softcover

Markowski, John G; Young, Gavin WJ

 
9798872128908: Love Over Gold

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A riveting account of the lives that were enmeshed within the legacy of the HMS EDINBURGH and the quest to uncover the dark secrets of what lay in the belly of the ship.

Standing out as a very personal and powerful account of war-torn love, defiance and daring, this story takes the reader on a journey behind the scenes of the Second World War and on to the hazardous search for sunken treasure.

Caught in the terrifying crush between the Nazi and Red armies, two Polish lovers are overshadowed by the ambitions of a ruthless Russian officer, who will haunt their lives for years to come.

At the same time, the Captain and crew of the HMS Edinburgh work together to endure the perilous and punishing Arctic Convoys. Having taken on a secret cargo, they are hunted by a bold and cunning U-boat commander.

Going forward in time, a determined entrepreneur puts a team together to undertake the most daring salvage operation to date. Their first task is to discover the hidden location of a sunken gunship, the renowned HMS Edinburgh. If they can, they will be all set to retrieve the haul of the century. However, to get their hands on the prize, they will have to dive deeper than ever before and work within Soviet waters at the height of the Cold War.

Offering a unique perspective on the machinations of military campaigns and the repercussions of wartime ambition, this rendering explores both the cost of conflict and what is involved in the race to retrieve the fortunes of war. Entwining threads of romance and romanticism of gold, this tale is guaranteed to keep you hooked.

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