"1666, the coast of St Lucia. Captain Gordon welcomes us on board his ship, The Marauder, heaving with exotic stolen treasure, his crew of cut-throat pirates, and three bawdy whores plying their trade freely to keep up the men's spirits.

The Mesdame of the brothel has recruited a new whore for this voyage - to whom it seems Jack McGraw, the first mate, has formed quite an attachment. When the Captain also takes a liking to the new girl, a sorry chain of events is set in motion. Lust, jealousy, murder and madness - in a breathless tale of adventure and tragedy on the high seas."