When beautiful, free-spirited Rebecca Westbrook – daughter of Morwellham Quay’s respected harbourmaster – meets sophisticated Captain Adam Bradley, she confounds all expectations by being anything but charmed by the good looks, perfect courtesy and smouldering sexuality that make Bradley so reminiscent of Jane Austen`s Darcy. On the contrary, Rebecca is angered by Bradley’s superior manner, and repulsed by his solicitude towards her.