The Secret of the Unicorn published in French in 1943. In 1959 its translated for an English audience. The first part to a two part adventure, Hergé creates an enthralling treasure hunt story.
It starts as Tintin stumbles on the model of a “unique specimen” of a ship. Tintin thinks it will make Captain Haddock a fine gift. Well simple enough, but it leads to an adventure that puts Herge’s little character on the map!
This chance purchase of one of three models represents the historic 17th-century vessel, the Unicorn. Little does Tintin know that these models hold a puzzling secret.
This discovery sets Tintin, Snowy and Captain Haddock on a treasure hunt. The exhilarating quest to recover the stolen loot of the pirate, Red Rackham. This is the fortune linked to Captain Haddock’s ancestor, Sir Francis Haddock and his clash with the notorious pirate.
The Secret of the Unicorn a gripping tale that weaves elements of mystery, adventure, and ancestral legacy.
About this book:
- First part to a two part adventure: Red Rackham’s Treasure to follow..
- Soft cover with gloss colour pages
- 62 pages long
- Currently published by Farshore
