The Bengal Bridegift

Juno Payne, a timid girl from Calcutta, finds herself thrust into a dangerous world after her father's death, which brings scandal and claims to a hidden cache of diamonds meant as her bridegift. Despite her protests of ignorance, various factions pursue her, forcing her to flee with a mysterious Barbary pirate. As she navigates treachery and uncertainty, Juno discovers unexpected courage and must decide whom to trust while the stakes rise higher than she ever imagined.