Captivated

Captivated is a True Story of Genius and Possession. the Background is the Turn of the Century, When a Late 19Th Century World of Mesmerists, Psychics, Trancers and Table-Turners Gave Way to a New 20Th Century Age of Psychology. the Central Character is the Creator of Peter Pan, the Famous Novelist and Playwright J. M. Barrie, a Man Tormented by Inner Demons Since Childhood. Barrie Developed a Consuming Interest in the Du Maurier Family, Beginning With George Du Maurier, Author of Trilby, a Bestselling Novel Featuring His Creation Svengali. in Trilby, George Showed How It is Possible, by Means of Hypnosis, for One Person to Gain Control Over the Mind of Another. Barrie Made His Move on the Du Maurier Family Immediately After George Died, Assuming George's Mantel and Using His Ideas to Dominate Both His Daughter Sylvia and His Son Gerald. Soon Barrie Was 'Uncle Jim' to Sylvia's Five Sons and Gerald's Three Daughters, Playing Romping Games of Adventure and Make-Believe, and Inviting The