In Quest of Gold is a historical romance novel written by Charles E. Knowles in 1912. The book is set in the year 1539 and follows the expedition of Spanish explorer, Ferdinand De Soto and his cavaliers as they journey to Florida in search of gold. The novel is a fictional account of the expedition and is filled with adventure, romance, and drama. The story is narrated from the perspective of De Soto's secretary, Rodrigo, who is tasked with documenting...