1932. Natalia is 16 anda bootlegger's daughter, playing the mermaidmascot on a rundown paddlewheel used to entertainbrewers and distributors. A sequined costume hides herscarred and misshaped legs, but it can't cover up the painful memories and suspicions that haunt her. An eccentric healerwho treats patients with Old Country tonics, tries to patch wounds, but only adds to the heartache. A fierce storm threatens to destroy everything, including a stash of stolen jewels. 1941. Prohibition is over, but the same henchmen still run the show. Nattie's new mermaid act is more revealing, with more at risk. When the dry-docked paddlewheel is bought by the US Navy for training exercises, the pressure escalates further. Can Nattieentice a cocky US Navy officer to help her gain access to the ship for one last chance to confront her past, settle scores, and retrieve the hidden loot?Is there a new course ahead?