Plot Introduction
Alexis L'Estang becomes obsessed with finding the treasure of the legendary Unknown Corsair on the island of Mauritius.
| Quotation |
| protagonist searches for buried treasure with a beautiful island girl in an effort both to restore his family’s fortunes and to reclaim his idyllic childhood; this second idyll is interrupted by World War I |
| - The New York Times notes Le Clézio’s family had ties to Mauritius |
| Quotation |
| For as long as I can remember, I heard the sea |
| - J. M. G. Le Clézio |
The child recalls the sea around the island of Rodrigues in the Indian Ocean. The author situated the plot of this book in the village of Anse aux Anglais.
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