Kitty is proud of her adventurous life, having lived and traveled for several years on a sailboat. She's also tired of cramped quarters, seasickness, and angry seagulls. She wishes she could get off the boat and stretch her legs.
Her wish comes true when Sue gives her a land-based home in Key West, in a book-filled apartment surrounded by tropical shrubbery and palm trees.
But as soon as she steps outside the front door, Kitty finds herself embroiled in the mysterious dealings of the cats and chickens who live in the neighborhood. Thanks to the foolishness of a dog (mis)named Einstein, she finds herself back on the water for the adventure of a lifetime.