Annalice and her beloved brother, Philip, discover an old map of an idyllic and gold-laden Paradise Island off the Australian coast. Philip, and eventually Annalice, set off in search of the elusive island.

"Druscilla Delaney, a parson's daughter, is enthralled with the wealthy Framling family next door, especially the handsome Fabian. But she knows better than to trust his intentions. As a long-time companion to Fabian's sister, Lavinia, Druscilla agrees to accompany the Framlings to a British outpost in India as a governess—and to avoid a marriage of convenience back home. Shortly after arriving, Druscilla finds herself trapped in New Delhi in the...