Young Jack Harkaway Fighting the Pirates of the Red Sea

Young Jack Harkaway has vanished while on a pilgrimage to Mecca, leaving his close friends—Harry Girdwood, Professor Mole, the ex‑prince Monday, and his devoted wife Clara—racked with worry. A cryptic letter arrives, delivered by a daring slave, revealing that Jack has been seized by the notorious pirate Captain Koosh aboard the ship Catamaran and is being held for ransom. The friends quickly rally, deciding to charter a modest vessel called the Flying Fish to mount a rescue.

The tale follows their hurried preparations in the bustling bazaars of Mecca, the tense negotiations for a ship, and the resolve of a group determined to brave the treacherous Red Sea. With danger lurking at every wave and the clock ticking against Jack’s life, the adventure promises daring ingenuity, camaraderie, and the daring spirit of youthful heroism as they set out to confront the pirates and bring their friend home.