Melanie's name is not found on the passenger list of the Andrea Doria—not by that name at least. However, she, and her family, sailed aboard the ship, known as "The safest ship in the world" to some passengers. The Andrea Doria was believed to be the most beautiful ever built, even including a floating art gallery exhibiting striking Italian paintings. Melanie's story begins with a surprise chance offered to her, an offer she could not refuse, and which lead her to mystery and romance. And then one fateful night...