An Antarctic Mystery

Set against the backdrop of the Kerguelen Islands, the narrative follows wealthy American Jeorling's quest for passage back to the USA aboard the Halbrane. Captain Len Guy, initially hesitant, accepts Jeorling as a passenger. Their journey takes a dark turn when they encounter a stray iceberg with a dead body, revealing a connection to a ship named Jane. A note uncovers a chilling assassination attempt on the ship's crew, hinting at a larger mystery involving survival and intrigue on the high seas.