Caroline (a bluestocking by all accounts) is sent to India to entertain a dinner with a gentleman and not expected to do more... Unless she wants. If it doesn't work out, she will be stuck in Mumbai since her cousin's home she was living in will be marrying soon himself.
She travels on the ship of Captain Scott. She is liked by some (men and women alike) and very disliked by some. She draws sketches of the crew to send to wives or moms. She befriends the Captain and falls in love with him. Misinterpreting as to why she's traveling to India puts a rift between them.
I really liked Caroline for stating her mind. She was so kind and caring. She was a major help with some major events near the end and for helping a sweet boy on the ship. I liked that Caption Scott didn't dismiss Caroline's thoughts and feelings like some others did. I would have liked a little more resolve of their relationship at the end, but all in all our was a very cute high sea adventure.