Marco Polo is now one of the most feared and respected men in the court of the Great Kublai: the Khan has made the Venetian his confidant and appoints him as an emissary to far-reaching corners of the empire. Fascinated by the man and the civilization that he represents, Marco Polo—who Khan calls "the tiger" for the curiosity and courage with which he confronts life—embarks with enthusiasm on a Mongolian adventure.