The Breaking of Baron Gruner

Charm would not do it and warnings would not do it — forge the chain that finally opened Violet's eyes.

Baron Adelbert Gruner, murderer of his last wife, has a gentlewoman spellbound into marriage. Holmes cannot persuade her, and the Baron knows it. Rebuild the campaign, move by move, as it actually ran.

Drawn from The Adventure of the Illustrious Client (The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes, 1924) — read the summary & analysis, or try The Persuasion Bench, this story's analysis tool. More at the Game Room and the tool bench.