As a baby, Millie was washed up onto the beach of a fishing village and taken in by Hy Jessop. Jessop has abused her all her life, forcing her to work as a drudge and beating her often. Her only protector is Sem, a half-witted hunchback. After being beaten one too many times, Millie runs away and hides in a mansion that's supposed to be haunted. The next day, author Ronald Robe...