Wilbur Smith is the author of 30 historical, adventure-filled, plot-driven novels, including the famous “Seventh Scroll.” His books have been translated into 27 languages. Their total circulation exceeds 110 million copies.
An invaluable treasure has been resting in the ocean depths for two centuries. The golden throne of ancient Indian kings in the form of an inlaid, jewel-studded tiger, with the greatest diamond in the world glowing on its forehead—the “Great Mogul.” According to legend, the frigate that transported the throne from conquered India to England sank in the area of the Mozambique Channel. But Harry Fletcher, who lives on a picturesque island off the coast of Africa and makes his living by organizing cruises for wealthy clients, doesn’t believe legends. He laughs at the company of tough London men who, supposedly, know where to look for the sunken treasure. But soon Harry is no longer laughing. He realizes that the “profitable” clients intend to get rid of him and his team as soon as the search for the throne succeeds…