The book "The Ballad of Midshipman Joy" by Ernest William Hornung tells the story of Ensaint Joy, a young officer of the Victorian Royal Navy, who finds himself at the center of mysterious and dangerous events. The action takes place at the beginning of the 20th century on an island colony of the British Empire, where the main character must face not only natural forces, but also threats from local rebels and political intriguers. During his perilous adventure journey, Ensaint Joy faces challenges that challenge his belief in honor, loyalty, and self-actualization. The author successfully combines the elements of an adventure novel, a detective story and characteristics of the reality of the colonial world, making "The Ballad of Midshipman Joy" an exciting and tense read for lovers of adventure and history literature.