Young Sophia Hathaway, who dreamed of becoming an artist, did not want either the millions she received by birthright or a dull, loveless marriage. Taking an easel and paints with her, she runs away from home to go on a long journey on the ship Aphrodite. And it’s as if the goddess of love herself patronizes Sophia - after all, it is on “Aphrodite” that she meets the man of her dreams - the exquisite, daring, courageous Benedict Grayson, who won her heart at first sight. Alas, Sofia does not even suspect what dangerous person she passionately fell in love with - and to whom she is ready to surrender herself body and soul...