When young Alec Ramsay first embarks on the boat that will take him from India to New York, he prepares himself for a long and boring journey - until he spots the last passenger to come on board . . . As soon as he lays eyes on the haughty black stallion, Alec is spellbound.

Beautiful, savage and wild, and striking terror through the crew and passengers - no one can tame this creature.

But when disaster strikes, and the ship begins to sink, it is the stallion who saves Alec's life.

Together they reach land, and so begins a thrilling adventure and a lifelong friendship . . .