<p>Teresa is everything her father Sir Hubert Bryan could wish for ? clever, loyal and sharp-witted. The only problem is that she was born a girl and not the son he hoped would follow in his footsteps. But Teresa sees no reason why her gender should prevent her from being an asset to him in his mighty shipping empire, and tells him so.<br>Sir Hubert is astounded at her request ? he is far more concerned that his beautiful daughter will fall prey ...