Johnny Rossendale has spent the last four years at sea, away from the disapproving family. Now, however, he must turn his yacht, the Sunflower, and sail to Devon, where his mother is in critical condition. When he arrives, he discovers that his return is eagerly awaited by dangerous enemies. After an attempt on his life, he realizes that someone believes he holds a lost painting belonging to the family and, worse, is ready to do anything to obtain it. As the Lord of Stowey, Johnny has eight centuries of barbaric blood to guide him. He will not let the family estate fall into the hands of others without a fight...