Book 6: The Onedin Line series
James Onedin has staked his last farthing - and more - on one bold enterprise: the building of a new port in South America. When a hurricane destroys both Port Baines and James proud fleet of ships, he is wrecked - and bankrupt.
Before his Liverpool creditors discover the extent of the disaster he must gather a new fortune - in the unprincipled jungle of South American business.
Unbidden, his sister Elizabeth sails across the world into peril of her life to help him - and to pay her husband Daniel Fogerty, back for the hurt he's caused her....