Years after the events narrated in Stevenson's book, Jim Hawkins' son receives a visit from Silver's daughter. Apparently, her father now runs a popular tavern and is willing to finance a new expedition to Treasure Island to recover the gold and silver left behind. Jim agrees, steals the map from his father, and embarks on an adventure that, at first, seems unlikely to pose any major difficulties.
However, he makes a miscalculation: upon reaching the island, the expedition discovers that it is inhabited—and that the society established there is anything but peaceful.
The book, as its title suggests, is both a tribute to and a continuation of Treasure Island. Like the original work, it is an adventure novel, though it also incorporates strong elements of a coming-of-age story and some romantic touches. The author pays particular attention to character development and setting, which gives the narrative a measured, deliberate pace. Throughout the story, a subtle tone of melancholy or disillusionment occasionally emerges.
The prose is of excellent quality.