It was 1936 when Sarah Causley arrived at Hallam to take up an appointment as nursery governess. The Hallams - glamorous, public spirited, generous, were to dazzle Sarah as they had so many others, bewitching her into an instant loyalty to the exciting and intellectual family. But not everyone loved the Hallams - and a cruel campaign of unpleasant practical jokes began to occur round the lovely old house, finally culminating in a bizarre and apparently senseless murder.

Sarah’s bewitchment began to fade as she saw things about the Hallams she hadnt seen before. An unpleasant suspicion of hidden crime and motives came unbidden into her mind.

It was not until 1941 - in the middle of the London blitz - that Sarah finally learned the truth of the muder at Hallam.