Madame Midas

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Set in the vibrant goldfields of 19th-century Australia, the story revolves around Madame Midas, a captivating woman with a mysterious past. As she navigates love, greed, and betrayal in the bustling town of Ballarat, her interactions with characters like the intriguing miner Gaston Vandeloup deepen the narrative's complexity. The novel delves into themes of wealth, ambition, and the consequences of choice, using the unpredictable goldfields as a metaphor for fate. Hume's vivid storytelling captures the essence of the era, blending romance, thriller, and social commentary.