The novel follows the story of two young men, Jack and Tom, who are sent to the South Pacific to work as traders. They soon find themselves in the middle of a conflict between two rival tribes, the Kanoa and the Kanoa-Kanoa. As they try to navigate the dangerous waters of tribal politics, they also discover a mysterious island, where they encounter a strange and powerful force that threatens to destroy them. The novel is set in the late 19th century, and is a classic adventure story, full of danger, mystery, and romance. It is a story of courage and friendship, and of the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity. It is also a story of the clash between two cultures, and of the consequences of colonialism.
By Louis Becke · First published 1913 · Genre: Adventure Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery · 2 chapters