Margaret Wallingham was born to the wealth and privilege of 18th century British society. The high-spirited seventeen year old is outraged when her parents inform her of the marriage they've arranged for her. After reading and advertisement in the newspaper, Margaret enlists the aid of three friends to help her escape her fate. But which is worse? A marriage to Nathanial Braxton or taking on the disguise of a boy and hiring on a ship as crew? This is the story of a young woman's desire for the life and love she wants on her own terms. Follow Margaret's adventure from the British Isle to India as The Cabin Boy.