In 1856 Nagasaki, where Japanese tradition clashed with British colonial power, two women from opposite worlds forged a bond that defied the tides. Minato Miura, a sharp-witted and sharp-skilled courtesan and mistress of a formidable ship, commanded both respect and suspicion in the bustling harbour. Sabrina Timberlake, an Englishwoman trapped under the thumb of her cruel brother, Lieutenant Robert Timberlake, found an unexpected solace in Miura’s presence. Their forbidden love blossomed amidst the mounting tensions of a changing world, but betrayal struck before their dreams could take root.