The true story of $100 million in lost Russian gold and one man's lifelong quest to recover it- Keith Jessop and Neil Hanson Outstanding, inspiring, and beautifully told. No true tale of the sea makes better reading. Clive Cussler. Here is the true tale of a small-time salvage diver, the crushing depths of the sea, and the richest prize ever found $100 million in pure gold. Follow salvage diver Keith Jessop as he battles nature, governments, traitors, salvage monopolies, and, of course, lawyers to claim the grand prize of wrecks the HMS Edinburgh. Filled with ten tons of Russian gold, the ship had been sought by many, but never found. Through unyielding determination, extraordinary physical prowess, and keen intelligence, Keith Jessop risks all to reach his final destination, and keeps readers on the edge of their seats.