The Secret Chart; or, Treasure Hunting in Hayti

On a rainy September day near Spuyten Duyvil Creek, the sleek yacht Day Dream sits at anchor while two eager young men—Gilbert and his cousin Nelson—scramble to load their gear for a southern cruise. Their preparations are interrupted when they uncover an old attic chest, its rusted lock broken open in a burst of teenage impatience. Inside they find a bundle of crumbling newspaper clippings that speak of a forgotten inlet called Tortuga de Mar, once the notorious haunt of Caribbean pirates.

The faded article hints at a hidden chart that once guided cutthroats to a cache of riches along the rugged coast of Haiti. Intrigued, the cousins pause their packing to decipher the cryptic description, sensing that the mystery could turn their leisurely voyage into a genuine treasure hunt. With the storm beginning to clear, they face a choice: secure the ordinary supplies they need, or follow the lure of a secret that has lain dormant for centuries.