The Golden Pinnacle Part 5 The Last Battles

The Winfields uncover a secret from Daniel’s Civil War past and he must stand trial before an army court of inquiry. Daniel’s son Tom risks his career to uncover a key piece of evidence. Men Daniel has not seen for forty years testify against him, and he chooses the risky strategy his attorney has advised against. Convinced his son Will is behind the prosecution, Daniel plots a revenge that will wreck Will’s political career. The plot ignites a stormy row with his wife, Eleanor, and Daniel finds the tables turned against him. Ignoring a mysterious warning from an English banker and elite and popular support, Daniel testifies against a law that will replace gold with paper promises and imperil the nation’s wealth. His enemies exact brutal revenge for his testimony, but the tragedy brings the Durand family together.

The Last Battles is Part 5, the concluding section, of The Golden Pinnacle, the life of rags-to-riches financier Daniel Durand and the saga of his family. It captures the Industrial Revolution's explosion of ingenuity and opulence. Daniel finances the titans of the age, but acquires a long list of powerful enemies, including his father-in-law and his own son. For standing up for his convictions, Daniel and his family suffer ruthless retribution and tragic loss, but find redemption and reconciliation.