Scarlett: Darwin’s Secret

Harry is a successful entrepreneur residing in his idyllic country estate in Sussex. His interest in naval history leads him to buy a wooden box containing artefacts related to the renowned voyage of the Beagle. Among the items is a diary written by a young girl called Scarlett, allegedly aboard the famous ship. He meets an archivist who is sure the diary is a forgery. However Harry soon realizes that other powerful people wish to acquire the diary and will stop at nothing to obtain it. The quest to find out why the diary is of such importance leads Harry into very dangerous places, and his skills and talents are constantly put to the test as he tries to outwit his callous pursuers. At the same time Harry becomes absorbed in the diary where the joys and traumas of the voyage are brought to life. He travels with Scarlett through the days and weeks of the voyage witnessing intense love, obsession, pain and joins her on a unique journey of self-discovery.