Ebb-Tide

Ebb-Tide, written by Lloyd Osbourne in 1894, follows three men in Tahiti who, desperate for a better life, decide to steal a schooner and its cargo of champagne after the vessel's officers succumb to smallpox. Their reckless adventure leads them into a storm and a series of misfortunes, revealing the dangers of their ambitions. Ultimately, they discover an uncharted island with a hidden pearl fishery, prompting further moral dilemmas and villainy. The novel explores themes of greed, desperation, and the unpredictable nature of fortune.