“Black Africa” of the mid-19th century... A wild land, almost unexplored by Europeans. White people come here at their own peril and risk - to make huge fortunes or die ingloriously. However, Zugu Ballantyne and his sister, a young doctor, the beautiful Robin, I'm not only interested in wealth. They were brought to Africa by the search for their father, who disappeared without a trace there many years ago... Thus begins this fascinating story about stern men and beautiful women, about dashing and cynical adventurers - and about brave travelers. The story of Robin's love for the brave captain Mungo St. John - and the dangerous, exciting adventures of Zuga on the mysterious shores of the Zambezi.