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At an isolated Italian estate, seventeen-year-old Penny attends finishing school and dances ballet with eleven other young women who are all devoted to their benefactor, Master. But when Penny discovers Master has tampered with their memories, she must save herself and the others. Penny is a resilient heroine, and the isolated school, doll-like pupils, and Master's controlling character create a perfectly creepy atmosphere.