Meredith's been abducted at Cape Town airport.

Who’s going to rescue Meredith now that she is in the power of the kidnappers? Can the Captain come to her rescue? The Captain and Merry continued with their romance, but fell out when they reached Cape Town because the Captain was trying to control her lifestyle and her friendships. Merry went ashore with Sukey to collect Kate from the airport, but the three girls were kidnapped on their way back to the ship.

Who are the kidnappers and what do they want? Do the South African police have the resources to pursue her case? What can the Captain do, tied as he is to his duty as Ship’s Master of the "MV Albion"?