The hero of the novel The Robison’s Heir— the grandson of the legendary Robinson Crusoe— becomes the owner of an old sacred Chaldean artifact that opens the possibility of ruling the Kandahar emirate. The pursuit of Robinson’s family by a Kandahar fanatic, a shipwreck, and other events form the backbone of this captivating novel.
Works by the French writer of the 19th century belong to the classics of adventure literature. They are distinguished by simplicity of style, sharp-plot intrigue, engaging storytelling, and the author’s brilliant wit.