The tribulations of Mr Thompson

The adventure novel The Thompson Travel Agency takes readers into a world of exotic islands, thrilling situations, and humorous clashes between rival travel agencies. A young Frenchman, Robert Morgan, takes a job as an interpreter on a cruise around the Azores, Madeira, and the Canary Islands, but soon finds himself in the middle of a ruthless battle for customers.

The peaceful expedition turns into a series of unexpected complications, adventures, and comical mishaps, complete with Verne’s typical sense of suspense, travel atmosphere, and vivid depictions of faraway lands. The book offers an engaging combination of humour, adventure, and romance that appeals to lovers of classic adventure stories and the discovery of unknown places.

Although the famous writer is signed under this novel, the real author is his son Michel. However, the plot of the book loses none of the typical Verne style.