An Innocent Millionaire by Stephen Vizinczey

A modern-day moral epic and adventurous treasure hunt, An Innocent Millionaire follows Mark Niven’s obsessive quest for a Spanish galleon’s sunken treasure—then the ruthless world that comes for his fortunes. From Europe's orphaned youth to passionate love on a Bahamian reef, Stephen Vizinczey unflinchingly explores wealth, morality, and the human cost of success. Praised by TIME, Burgess, and Greene, this novel is as intellectually rich as it is emotionally gripping.

Hardcover, 1985

Goodreads: 4.14