A priceless pearl. A hidden lagoon. A secret that could destroy a family. When young Jeanne Roland discovers the legendary black pearl of the Marquesas, she sets off a chain of greed, betrayal, and danger that spans the South Seas and a Paris drawing room. Set against the fading days of the colonial world, Marie Lion's gripping romance combines shipwreck adventure with a deeply human story of loyalty and longing. This complete, unabridged edition reproduces the original 1910 text exactly as it first appeared, with a modern introduction, explanatory reader's notes, and period illustrations. Whether you are encountering Jeanne for the first time or returning to a favorite classic, this carefully prepared edition makes the journey easy and immersive. Part of The Founding Texts Library.