Once upon a time, even someone as frightening as Cruella de Vil was a child. A girl who knew nothing but refusal—who did her utmost to be a real lady, dazzling, wrapped in furs, just like her mother. A mother who loved her, of course—because she kept giving her gifts… Cruella also had a beloved father, a dear best friend, Anita, many servants, and a beautiful home. So what now? It’s hard to find anyone as heartless and mad as Cruella, locked in the Hell Hall. What brought her here? A hardened heart, someone’s evil will—or a curse?