Barbara Bentley was swept off her feet when she met the handsome, well-spoken retired naval officer.  He proved to be a psychopathic con man who tried to murder Barbara and left her with finances as broken as her heart.  Then, from behind bars, he laid claim to alimony and half of Barbara's retirement fund!  Barbara's memoir, A Dance With the Devil, is a story not only of victimhood, but of victory--of fighting back both in her own life and in California's legal system, winning changes in the law that protect abused women from their convicted mates.

Lessons learned are lessons to be shared.  Through personal experience Bentley shows that inspiration is culled from mayhem, hope shines through darkness, and strength emerges with belief in one’s journey.  The book offers readers profound insight into
•    how a psychopath reeks havoc without conscience or remorse
•    how a psychopath targets women who are intelligent and financially stable
•    how the covert use of verbal and financial abuse sets up a “crazy-making” pattern
•    why trust must be earned in a new relationship and not given unconditionally
•    how understanding one’s self is the key to happiness
•    how one person can make a difference to themselves, family, friends, and society

Barbara Bentley will sign and answer questions about A Dance With the Devil during this casual lunchtime signing.