Jane’s terrifying ordeal grows more mysterious. The shadow that haunts the halls of the ship stalks her, as well, and she finds herself torn in her trust of Max Archer. Accusations swirl around him and the captain is forced to take action, but against all the evidence Jane believes him to be innocent. Through all the doubt the book is a lighthouse of happiness for her, granting her delicious delights in the night even as her life in the day becomes more confusing.