Martha Hamilton is the eldest of four orphans struggling to survive on their own. Caught stealing, she is tried, convicted, and transported to New South Wales. With her family gone, she becomes despondent. Life holds no meaning for her, and the ocean waves look inviting.
Captain Guy Manning is a frustrated and injured redcoat soldier returning to Sydney to take up a new assignment. He notices Martha trying to jump overboard and rescues her. How do two cats bring them together?
A convict ship is no place for romance, and she’s far too young anyway, isn’t she?
Can Guy save her and forge a life together for them? What connections does he have to try and save her siblings? Why is marmalade important for their future?
