The House Under the Sea: A Romance by Max Pemberton is a thrilling early‑20th‑century adventure novel first published in 1902. Centered on Jasper Begg, a seaman who journeys on the steamship Southern Cross to the enigmatic Ken’s Island, the story weaves romantic intrigue, suspense, and gothic atmospheres. Maxwell Pemberton (1863–1950) was an English journalist and prolific novelist, known particularly for maritime adventures. His notable works include The Iron Pirate, The Sea Wolves, and Captain Black. He also edited Chums and Cassell's Magazine, and was knighted in 1928.