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About the Book Clubs category Book Clubs	0	37	October 14, 2024
Overall, what did you think of Death at the Sign of the Rook? (no spoilers, please!) Death at the Sign of the Rook Discussion	20	45	August 2, 2025
Have you seen Case Histories, the BBC series based on the Jackson Brodie books? If so, what did you think of the casting? How about the story itself – does it adhere to the books or diverge? Death at the Sign of the Rook Discussion	6	11	August 2, 2025
Jackson thinks the “golden years” should be named the “rust years”, and they come “attended by a retinue of unfriendly ailments” (p. 195). What do you think he means? Do you agree with him? Death at the Sign of the Rook Discussion	7	14	August 2, 2025
Which of the characters did you like best? How about least? Why did you choose those two? Death at the Sign of the Rook Discussion	4	9	August 2, 2025
What did you make of Simon’s inability to believe in God, in spite of his profession? How about his bishop’s pastoral advice to “carry on as if you still believed” (p. 59)? Do you consider Simon a good vicar? Why or why not? Death at the Sign of the Rook Discussion	2	4	August 2, 2025
What surprised you the most about the book? Did you learn anything new about the period from it? The Tapestry of Time by Kate Heartfield Discussion	5	14	August 2, 2025
Why do you think Helen struggles to cope with her clairvoyance? The Tapestry of Time by Kate Heartfield Discussion	6	16	August 2, 2025
Jackson thinks, “some bits of the past you carried with you for ever, other bits you jettisoned as quickly as possible.” (p. 76) Do you agree with him? Why or why not? Death at the Sign of the Rook Discussion	2	9	August 2, 2025
Tessa manipulates Beth into thinking Gabriel doesn't care about her (p. 284). Do you think she’s acting in Gabriel’s best interests, or just being cruel? If you were Tessa, what would you have done? What would you have done in Beth’s position? Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall Discussion	18	48	August 1, 2025
Why no American village mayhem? Death at the Sign of the Rook Discussion	1	10	August 1, 2025
What do you think the author is saying about the power of first love? Does it always leave a lasting impact? Was Beth’s past love with Gabriel a source of strength or pain for her? How does this effect the way she views herself and her current life? Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall Discussion	10	40	August 1, 2025
Beth is conflicted because she loves both Gabriel and Frank (p. 132). Do you think she does, in fact, love each of them equally? Is it possible to love two people at the same time? Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall Discussion	18	50	August 1, 2025
Did you enjoy the way Clare Leslie Hall teased out the details of the murder trial? Who did you initially suspect was on trial? Did it play out the way you thought it would? Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall Discussion	15	54	August 1, 2025
How did Beth and Frank’s marriage seem to you at the start of the novel? Once you read on, did your perception of their marriage change? Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall Discussion	18	76	August 1, 2025
Beth keeps a favorite photograph in her purse of Bobby (p. 123). Do you think this helped or hurt her healing? Do you keep a photo of a loved one with you at all times? Why or why not? Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall Discussion	18	60	August 1, 2025
What are your thoughts on the homesteading life we see among women of Kansas? Do you follow any of these traditional ways of living (making or repairing clothes, canning), or are there any aspects of that life you would like to adopt? If not, why? Before Dorothy by Hazel Gaynor Discussion	12	32	August 1, 2025
Nell and Emily ended up living in rural communities while Annie was determined to stay in the city. Why do you suppose the girls developed such different desires as they grew older? Do you consider yourself a country girl or a city girl Before Dorothy by Hazel Gaynor Discussion	13	34	August 1, 2025
Who did you think was guilty of killing the siblings? Did you believe Vincent could do it? The Ghostwriter by Julie Clark Discussion	20	229	August 1, 2025
Poppy is shown to be a fierce advocate of women and women’s rights. How do you think that affected her decisions throughout the book? Did she take risks she shouldn’t have? The Ghostwriter by Julie Clark Discussion	7	34	August 1, 2025
To what audience would you recommend Death at the Sign of the Rook? Is there another book or author you feel has a similar theme or style Death at the Sign of the Rook Discussion	5	16	August 1, 2025
Is there a quote or scene in The Tapestry of Time that stood out for you? Why do you suppose it resonated? The Tapestry of Time by Kate Heartfield Discussion	5	18	August 1, 2025
Which of the minor characters did you find the most intriguing, and why? The Tapestry of Time by Kate Heartfield Discussion	3	10	August 1, 2025
What do you think is holding back Kit in her relationship with Max? The Tapestry of Time by Kate Heartfield Discussion	7	20	August 1, 2025
The girls’ mother tells Helen to not worry about her father (“There’s no need to borrow trouble. I’m sure your father is fine” p. 242). Why do you suppose she was so complacent? What would you have done, if anything, had you been in her place? The Tapestry of Time by Kate Heartfield Discussion	4	14	August 1, 2025
The novel explores some mysteries about the Bayeux Tapestry. Do you think it matters whether we find definitive answers to those questions, such as who created it and why? The Tapestry of Time by Kate Heartfield Discussion	4	13	August 1, 2025
Overall, what did you think of The Tapestry of Time? (no spoilers, please!) The Tapestry of Time by Kate Heartfield Discussion	16	87	August 1, 2025
Which of the four sisters (Kit, Ivy, Helen and Rose) do you identify with most, and why? The Tapestry of Time by Kate Heartfield Discussion	10	23	August 1, 2025
How do you feel historical fiction can influence the way we look at history? The Tapestry of Time by Kate Heartfield Discussion	11	33	August 1, 2025
To what audience would you recommend The Tapestry of Time? Is there another book or author you feel has a similar theme or style? The Tapestry of Time by Kate Heartfield Discussion	8	27	August 1, 2025