This novel tells the story of Captain Basil Jennico, a dashing and charismatic young man who wins the hearts of all who meet him. Through a series of flashbacks and reminiscences, we learn about Jennico's life, his loves, and his adventures at sea. The novel is a romantic and exciting tale, full of vividly drawn characters and lush descriptions of exotic locales. Agnes Castle was a prolific writer of romance novels in the early 20th century, and this book is a prime example of her talents. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.