Compulsion — Sahara Kelly

Rumours are circulating about Harbury Hall and the terrible disasters that have befallen those associated with it. Lady Alywnne Harbury is recovering from one such nightmare; but as her strength returns, so does her determination to exact revenge. She plans a Winter Ball, recruiting both Charlotte Fielding and her new “companion”, one Miss Mary Jones, as assistants for the grand event. Inspector Burke and Devon Harbury are not thrilled with this development, but see no alternative but to agree. Even with the presence of Baron Gerolf von Landau, a renowned professor of the mind, James isn't pleased to see Charlotte walking into Harbury Hall. If they knew what Lady Alwynne had planned, they'd be even more unsettled. It's unlikely they'd even believe what the Baron has in mind…