Patrick is sent to the South Pacific by his employer, Royal Counties Bank. At the age of 21, this plunge into another culture is exciting. Local criminals who work for Al Sharika, a secret and ancient organisation, notice the well-meaning Patrick because of a series of unfortunate events. They try to blackmail him into helping them launder money.

Can he win the heart of Dr Jessica, the doctor for the islands? Events beyond his control threaten his chances with her. His naive good nature repeatedly lands him and others in danger but he is helped by Penny, a mysterious young woman who 'works for the Government'.

What will happen to Dr Jessica when he goes back to Britain and why is the British Secret Service interested in him?

Most of all, can he escape Al Sharika?