Persuasión

James Malory sets sail for North America to fulfill the promise made to his in-laws: Jacqueline, the daughter he had with Georgina, will celebrate his presentation there in society. Refusing to miss out on her beloved cousin's debut, Judith Malory convinces her parents to delay her own performance for a few weeks and so accompany her to Connecticut. Neither girl has any intention of falling in love at the moment, but Judith's plans are cut short when on board the ship she comes face to face with the ghost that has been stalking her dreams. Unknown to the Malorys, Nathan Tremayne, the carpenter on board, is a smuggler with the rope around his neck. Determined to carry out a secret mission in North America with which he could earn forgiveness, Nathan knows that Judith Malory cannot bring him any more trouble...