'A tale of conspiracy on board ship is of never-failing interest to the landsman, and Mr. Clark Russell in his latest salt-water romance makes excellent use of this exciting theme. From the first moment when we meet three of the chief conspirators on the shores of Sydney Harbour, discussing the question of where the treasure of gold on board the barque Queen is stored, down to the last chapter, dealing with the fight and its results, the interest is kept breathlessly awake....' - Daily Telegraph.
