On the island of Mompracem, Sandokan, the "Tiger of Malaysia," leads his fearless band of pirates and his loyal companion Yanez on a quest for revenge against the British colonial power. This power has murdered his family and robbed him of his throne. When he learns about the mysterious pearl of Labuan, not only his fate but also that of all Mompracem is changed. Emilio Salgari's hero Sandokan has captured the hearts of entire generations of readers, even in the legendary film adaptations.