In a world divided by noble courts and untamed seas, Eleanor-a reserved young noblewoman with a passion for maps and the mysteries beyond-struggles to find her place. But when she's unexpectedly thrust into the perilous world of piracy, she encounters Varick, a formidable and reckless pirate captain, feared by many yet haunted by his past. As Eleanor's courage grows, she discovers fierce independence and an undeniable longing for adventure. Yet escaping her noble life has put her in the crosshairs of powerful enemies. A web of threats from both land and sea begins to tighten around her. Will Eleanor chart her course against those who seek to control her, or will her past and fate conspire to pull her under?