Nostromo is Joseph Conrad's masterly tale of corruption and politics. The nation of Costaguana is beset by dictatorship, corruption and misrule. When Charles Gould's silver mine is threatened by squabbling warlords and ruthless revolutionaries, he calls on thehelp of the seemingly-incorruptible Nostromo to protect his interests. But will Nostromo be able to succeed at this task, or will he fall victim to his own machinations? About the Author: Joseph Conrad Joseph Conrad (1857-1924) was a Polish-born English novelist and master mariner.