Rose was bored by the social whirl of Edwardian London and the opportunity of travelling to India seemed like a dream come true. But would she find herself caught up in yet another round of parties and balls, with the girls of the Fishing Fleet, who were sailing to Delhi in order to find a husband? That was her mother's hope, but Rose's beloved father understood his daughter's spirit and her desire to see the real India. However her sister couldn't bear the thought of their being parted.The adventure that awaited Rose was destined to change all their lives and in ways that even Rose herself hadn't even imagined. An experience indeed!