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In the immediate aftermath of the war, the retreating Nazis seal a treasure chest in the dark waters of Lake Finstersee. Twenty‑one years later, a British agent lifts the lid, exposing secrets that threaten to alter the balance of power. Amid the ruins of the German empire, New York attorney Bill Mathison follows the trail of a missing colleague to Salzburg, where he becomes enmeshed in a shadowy international espionage network. As distrust mounts and the stakes rise, Mathison encounters two alluring women—one of whom ultimately betrays him. The novel weaves intrigue, historical backdrop, and the perilous allure of wartime secrets.
First publish date: 1877
Genre: Adventure Fiction/Treasure Hunt
Authors: Helen MacInnes
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