Trapped in a life of stifling societal expectations, Eliza Banes dreams of adventure found only in the pages of her beloved books. But when a chance encounter with a rugged, mysterious captain at the Plymouth docks ignites a spark of reckless defiance, she decides to trade her gilded cage for the open sea. A desperate leap of faith into the unknown leads her onto his ship as a stowaway, only to face the harsh realities of life at sea, a furious captain, and the daunting task of building her wings on the way down.

Fired and facing homelessness, Rory finds unexpected shelter in the luxurious apartment of a mysterious billionaire, Julian Voss. But her temporary haven comes with hidden costs, forcing her into a world of secrets, power, and a man who is as cold and intriguing as the empire he commands. Can she navigate the gilded cage without losing herself, or will she become just another casualty of the Voss family drama?