The story moves to its climax as the search continues for Nicholas and cousin Gerald risks his life.

Nicholas's pet pony, one of his few real friends, is now missing. What can he do to escape unhappiness in the house on the cliff?

As Christmas approaches, young Nicholas has to overcome his fear of the sea.

Young Nicholas returns to Cornwall to reclaim his title but cannot feel at home there.

Twelve-year-old Sir Gerald Tremaine starts his new life as a baronet in Cornwall.

A violent storm at sea and the heirs to the baronetcy of Trecastle are drowned. Will a boy now inherit the title?