Spanish Doubloons

A young woman finds herself thrust aboard the modest freighter Rufus Smith, bound for the remote Leeward Island as part of a daring expedition. The cramped cabin, shared with an eclectic group of strangers—including the aristocratic and strikingly handsome Cuthbert “Apollo” Vane—sets the stage for a clash of personalities and expectations. As seasickness, stiff social codes, and the looming promise of treasure hunting swirl around her, she must navigate both the literal tides and the undercurrents of tension among the crew.

Through witty dialogue and vivid observations, the narrative captures the claustrophobic charm of early‑20th‑century sea travel and the uneasy mix of adventure and propriety. Listeners will be drawn into the protagonist’s sharp humor, her uneasy alliance with the enigmatic Apollo, and the looming mystery of the island that may hold both danger and reward—without yet revealing the expedition’s ultimate fate.