Ten years have passed since Kathrynâs fiancÊ, Dickon, was kidnapped by piratesâĻ One day, she receives news that a slave rescued in Venice could be him. Kathryn rushes to Venice with Dickonâs father and aunt, but upon meeting Lorenzo Santorini, the merchant who rescued Dickon, sheâs overcome by a powerful sensation. âThis is the first time weâve metâĻbut why does he stir such strong feelings in my heart?â With her heart beating wildly in her chest, Kathryn finally meets the young man who is thought to be DickonâĻbut is it really him?Â