In 1596, Isabel Barreto, the first female admiral in history, kept a log of her expedition in the Pacific that she had to take charge of after her husband's death. She is the inspiration for the strong women in this novel, who live through some of the most important times in 18th century Spanish history. These impressive women include Matilda, who never dreamed of being in love, Catalina, who is as wise as she is loyal, and Sara, heir to their legacy, who will be forced to flee her home. The romantic, addictive, well-researched plot offers a different perspective on the period, a feminine voice that was usually silenced then.