XVII century. Islands of the Caribbean. The shine of gold and the smell of easy money attract adventurers from all over the world. The thirst for wealth and power forces them to get involved in the most risky business, to embark on the most desperate adventures. But there are no more reckless actions than those done for the sake of love. The novel centers on Captain Blood, who has become the new governor of Jamaica, and his adopted daughter. It is for her sake - Helen the Beautiful of the Caribbean - that swords cross and frigates go to the bottom. It is she who becomes the desired goal for the participants in this story full of intrigue, battles and passion.