Sea Devils
“Six-Feet-Four of fighting Man ... to Tame a Wildcat Beauty !”
Gilliatt, a fisherman-turned-smuggler on the isle of Guernsey, agrees to transport a beautiful woman to the French coast in the year 1800. She tells him she hopes to rescue her brother from the guillotine. Gilliatt finds himself falling in love and so feels betrayed when he later learns this woman is a countess helping Napoleon plan an invasion of England. In reality, however, the "countess" is an English agent working to thwart this invasion. When Gilliatt finds this out, he returns to France to rescue the woman who's true purpose has been discovered by the French.
This is a classic high-seas adventure, brimming with old-school romance and wartime intrigue. Expect a steady build of tension as loyalties are tested amidst daring escapades and a compelling love story. It feels like a grand, sweeping tale from a bygone era, perfect for a cozy, nostalgic watch.
