The gravest sin

A cruel twist of fate separated two brothers in their early childhood. One was destined to become the virtuous Duke of St Aldric, while Sam, a long-suffering protégé of unknown origin, had to prove his worth to his adoptive family by studying medicine and performing brave deeds on naval warships. However, it was his seemingly sinful love for his stepsister, Lady Evelyn, that drove him to the sea. Her charm eventually brings the brothers together after many years, and Evelyn must choose between the “saint”, St Aldric, and the “sinner”, Sam. The final resolution, however, will not be without a proper scandal…