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Captain Sean Mulkerin comes home from his sea service to confront a financial crisis that has put his family's Malibu ranch in jeopardy. Following his father's death and the rumor of gold hidden in the California hills, Sean and his brother set out to locate the treasure that their elder father supposedly found. Their journey is fraught with unaffordable creditors, scheming neighbors, and ruthless gunmen who keep a close eye on every move. As the Mulkerins pursue the elusive gold and confront the realities of the rugged landscape, they are tested both by faith and the harsh laws of nature.
First publish date: 1974
Genre: Western Fiction/Historical Western
Authors: Louis L'Amour
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