The Golden Keel Author:Desmond Bagley When the Allies invaded southern Italy in 1943, Mussolini's personal treasure was moved north to safety under heavily armed guard. It was never seen again - but the secret of its whereabouts did not die with its escort. — Years later, boatbuilder Peter Halloran's expertise is needed on an expedition which plans to unearth the treasure and smuggl... more »e it out of Italy. But htere are enemies in plenty awaiting the arrival of Halloran's group - enemies who are as powerful and as ruthless as they are deadly.« less