Before You Begin

Before you begin.

A rumored stone, a long pursuit, and an unpredictable companion draw Jack Flint into an adventure across Papua. With the Marquis at his side, Flint passes through island villages, open water, and mountain country, while danger and strange signs gather around a crystal said to possess sorcerous power.

Published in 1914, The Sorcerer's Stone carries Beatrice Grimshaw's readers through a world of remote settlements, unfamiliar customs, and sudden turns. The story moves briskly between suspense and humor, keeping its mysterious crystal just beyond easy explanation.

The illustrated pages introduce the travelers, the places they cross, and the objects and questions that follow them. Meet the cast and enter their world; then turn the page and follow Flint and the Marquis into the islands.