A midshipman recovering from wounds recieved fighting in the American war of Independence enjoys the pleasures of London life and the rigors of hard exercise until recalled to active service in the Caribbean. A naval adventure within the West Indies on expeditions for Spanish gold and fighting against privateers running weapons to America. Involvved with various women and while at sea the women become involved with each other. Sexual encounters that convey the strong emotions of wealthy women of the times who lived their own lives not just dependant upon men.