by C. C.
About this book
The Wedge of Gold by C. C. Goodwin plunges listeners into the glittering, perilous world of 19th‑century mining booms where fortune, folly, and human ambition collide. A work of literary Western fiction, the novel follows prospectors, speculators, and travelers as they chase bonanzas from frontier camps to London boardrooms and even to Africa, exposing the social and moral costs of wealth-seeking.
Goodwin paints a panoramic portrait of the "mineral kingdom": the daily grind of miners, the intoxicating rush of discovery, the machinery and commerce that turn ore into empire, and the manners of society that wealth both elevates and corrupts. Themes of greed, hope, cultural encounter, and the transformation of landscapes and lives recur amid vivid scenes—voyages, dinners, opera nights, and the theater of stock-market dealings—rendered with period detail rooted in the late 19th century.
Ideal for fans of historical Westerns and literary fiction, this audiobook will appeal to listeners who enjoy atmospheric storytelling, moral complexity, and richly drawn historical settings. Tune in for a compelling exploration of how gold reshaped individuals and societies alike.
