While many enjoy the romantic drama and tragedy, some reviewers from Büchereule found the character tropes predictable or the cliffhanger ending frustrating.

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Readers and reviewers generally consider it a solid piece of historical fiction:

Described as light, entertaining, and fast-paced, typical of Iny Lorentz's storytelling .

Praised for its vivid historical depiction of Hamburg’s merchant and shipping industry.

is the compelling first installment of the Südsee-Saga , written by the bestselling author duo Iny Lorentz .

Set primarily in , the novel follows two rival sea captains, Simon Simonsen and Jörgen Mensing , who compete in a high-stakes race to the Caribbean. The prize is the hand of Mina Thadde , the daughter of a wealthy merchant, though the contest eventually sparks a bitter feud between their two families fueled by lies and intrigue. Series Overview The saga continues through five volumes as of June 2023: Rivalen (Rivals) Kannibalen (Cannibals) Missionare (Missionaries) Glücksritter (Fortune Seekers) Das Vermächtnis (The Legacy) Critical Reception