The Queen of Bengal, the beautiful sailing vessel in which Miss Avril Haydon was sailing from Calcutta to London, was wrecked. Avril was washed ashore on one of the Isles of Scilly. Here, naked and frozen, she was found by the men of Captain Luc d'Aunay - a strange and dangerous man. Keeping his interests in mind, the captain did not allow the girl to leave the island, but also did not offend her. In the risky undertaking, D'Aunay proved himself a brave and noble man, Miss Haydon - a brave and resourceful young lady. Without admitting it to themselves, they felt sympathy and irresistible attraction for each other. But her groom is waiting for her in London, and he has his own preferences in choosing a bride...