Stolen Gold From 18th-Century French Shipwreck Could Lead to Charges for U.S. Novelist and Her Husband

Stolen gold from 18th-century French shipwreck could lead to charges for U.S. novelist and her husband

The couple has been accused of helping to sell the gold for a French diver who stole it decades ago, but have denied knowledge of any wrongdoing.

U.S. couple risk France trial over stolen shipwreck gold

Brest (France) (AFP) -- An 80-year-old US novelist and her husband are among several people facing a possible trial in France over the illegal sale of gold bars plundered from an 18th-century shipwreck, after French prosecutors requested the case go to court.

US couple could face trial in France over stolen shipwreck gold

Novelist and husband suspected of helping to sell bullion taken decades ago from ship that sank off Brittany in 1746An 80-year-old US novelist and her husband are among several people facing a possible trial in France over the illegal sale of gold bars plundered from an 18th-century shipwreck after French prosecutors requested that the case go to court.Eleonor “Gay” Courter and her husband, Philip, 82, have been accused of helping to sell the bu…