Poison Island is a thrilling adventure novel set in the 19th century. It follows the story of a young man who becomes involved in a dangerous expedition to a mysterious island in search of buried treasure. Full of suspense, betrayal, and intrigue, the novel blends elements of adventure and mystery with richly detailed settings.Sir Arthur Thompson Quiller-Couch ("Q," 1863-1944) was an English poet, novelist, and anthologist noted for his compilation of The Oxford Book of English Verse 1250-1900 and The Oxford Book of Ballads. Poison Island is an adventure story about a boy in 1813 England who finds a treasure map then sails an island near Jamaica to find the treasure with five adults.