In the late 19th century, on board a ship sailing from Jamaica to England, Olivia Harwood, a recent widow, takes on the task of caring for several malaria patients, including Mark Bellis, a mysterious and tormented painter.
Mark Bellis
Olivia Harwood
Susan Courtney
Jarvis
Henry Courtney
Mrs. Courtney (SR)
Kitty Feathers
Edgar
Sir John Curle
Miss Shoebridge
Dr. Krylie
Curtis
Mr. Watson
Smathers
Coroner
Lizette
Mr. Helliwell
Dr. Pound
Rogers
Alice
Footman
Proprietress
Dr. Cunningham
