The war between Napoleon Bonaparte's France and the ruling monarchy in England continues to rage on. When rumors of Spain's intent to join forces with the murderous Napoleon Bonaparte begin to surface, the captain and crew of the Redemption are placed on vigilant alert. Monitoring the activities of the Spanish fleet near the Strait of Gibraltar, their attention is suddenly waylaid by the unexpected death of Paul and Rebecca's infant daughter. Forced to consider the unthinkable, William Jameson surrenders that which is dearest to his heart, while inadvertently setting his most trusted lieutenant, as well as his beloved Rebecca, on a course for certain disaster.