Édouard Peisson, a French writer specializing in maritime novels, brings a story set in the world of the sea and ships in this work, which is typical of his oeuvre.
Born in 1896 in Marseille, Peisson drew inspiration from his own experience in the merchant and military navy, which gives his works an authenticity.
André Maurois, a French writer known for his psychological novels and biographies, explores themes of family relationships, love, and internal conflicts in this work, which is characteristic of his style.