The second part of Verne's trilogy was The Moon and Sixpence. It was a novel published in 1900 by the British science fiction writer, William Gibson. The novel told the story of a fictional island called The Moon and Sixpence, where a mysterious creature lived-the mermaid. They could transform into both human and fish forms and possessed extraordinary wisdom and strength. The main plot of the novel revolved around the protagonist Piers de Montagnier and his adventures. He tried to find the secrets of the mysterious island and protect it from the threat of evil forces. Mysterious Island was considered one of Verne's most famous works and a classic in science fiction. Its influence surpassed the literary world and became a cultural phenomenon that was widely discussed and studied.