The Gates of Doom by Rafael Sabatini
Depend above all on Pauncefort', announced King James, 'his loyalty is dependable as steel. He is with us body and soul and to the last penny of his fortune.' So when Pauncefort does indeed face bankruptcy after the collapse of the South Sea Company, the king's supreme confidence now seems rather foolish. And as Pauncefort's thoughts turn to gambling, moneylenders and even marriage to recover his debts, will he be able to remain true to the end? And what part will his friend and confidante, Captain Gaynor, play in his destiny?
Table of Content
Chapter 6 The Enchanted Garden
Chapter 8 At "The World's End"
Chapter 17 Pauncefort the Sower
Chapter 19 The Captain Goes into Action
Chapter 20 Mr Templeton in Retirement