The New York Times bestselling author of Desert God and Pharaoh adds another chapter to his best-selling historical saga featuring seafarer Tom Courtenay, hero of Monsoon and Blue Horizon, in a gloriously daring saga Set in the eighteenth century, it's filled with action, violence, romance and thrilling adventure.

Tom Courtenay, one of the four sons of master sailor Sir Hal Courtney, once again embarks on a treacherous voyage that will take him across the vast ocean and will face dangerous enemies in exotic places. But just as the wind moves his sails, passion moves his heart. As he turns his ship towards the unknown, Tom Courtenay will ultimately find his destiny and forge a future for the Courtney family.

Wilbur Smith, the world's greatest storyteller, once again recreates all the drama, uncertainty and courage of a bygone era in this exciting sea saga.