According to the author himself, the novel was created to enrich cinema with a fresh plot. And the goal was achieved—the novel, like many of London's other works, has been adapted for the screen several times. But the films failed to fully convey the captivating and incredible charm of the literary original.
The captivating story of cousins ​​Francis and Henry Morgan, distant descendants of the great pirate captain who set out in search of their legendary ancestor's treasure, and the beautiful Leoncia, with whom they both fall in love, remains one of the most beloved books of generations of readers.