Raised in the sedate world of Richmond society, Nora Seabrook longed for a life filled with excitement. Then to her delight, her father was appointed the new Federal judge on the beautiful island paradise of Key West. But when Nora finds herself toppling from a gangplank into the murky waters, she never dreams of being rescued by bold and brazen Captain Jacob Proctor -- owner of the most profitable wrecking company on the island -- and the man her father is trying to prove guilty of committing the most wicked of sins.