The Mute of Pendywick Place And the Scarlet Gown — Alydia Rackham

Christmas is forbidden at Pendywick Place. A tragic shadow from Basil Collingwood's past looms over the season. Nevertheless, he plans to take Victoria to the Hampton Court Christmas Ball, to confront his former mentor -- and her attempted-murderer -- Professor Winchester. If they can steal back Victoria's unbreakable code from him, they may save England itself. If they cannot, it will put all of Europe in grave danger.