Bound for Gold

In "Bound for Gold," New York Times bestselling author William Martin follows rare-book dealer Peter Fallon and his girlfriend, Evangeline Carrington, as they embark on a thrilling journey to California during the Gold Rush. Their quest to find a lost journal leads them to the historical adventures of young James Spencer, who navigates ambition and adversity while building a mercantile empire. Meanwhile, in the present, Peter's son enlists his help to appraise books from the Spencer estate and uncover the truth behind a stolen journal, revealing deeper dangers as the search for a legendary river of gold unfolds. Past and present intertwine in a gripping exploration of power and wealth.