Publisher's Synopsis
When Cordelia accused her of stealing Mrs. Lansing's diamond bracelet, Maleficent knew her fate; especially due to the hue of her skin. Fe was sentenced to Botany Bay, Australia's notorious work island; and Fe had no notions as to how she would survive or even if she would.Yet through it all, the one thing that Fe did know, was that she would make it back to her family come hell or high water...even if it was with her last breath...Captain Callum Sinclair governed Botany Bay for the last 4 years, and did it well. It was his rule, as subjected to the King's will onlyHe ran a tight ship, and he meant for it to stay that way.However, with his commission nearing its end, Callum had no notions of remaining on the island, but he would make sure his successor knew the his rules remained in place.After 18 years in his Majesty's Naval forces...Callum's wish was to return to England and set himself up as a gentleman.Yet, when Captain Morse heaved the woman forward and she fell to her knees; Callum was astonished.When she drew the hair back from her face, Callum merely stood gaping, for he had yet to see a woman that beautiful in his life! However, her reaction to him gave Callum cause to see humor in the situation as well. Callum knew due to the fact that he was the law...she would be his...one way or another...
