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Were any of the killings in the book justified, in your opinion? Why or why not?
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13
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106
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August 18, 2026
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What do you think Owl represents in the book?
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16
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139
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August 18, 2026
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Given the stereotype of Arkansas being backward and redneck, were you surprised to learn that many well-educated, cultured people settled in the state?
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15
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128
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August 18, 2026
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How do you think the rising tensions about slavery impact the relationship between the McCains and Cathcarts?
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8
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59
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August 18, 2026
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What scenes did you particularly enjoy? Were there any you highlighted?
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3
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31
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September 29, 2026
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Niamh coins several terms throughout the novel. Did you have any favorites?
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9
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56
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September 29, 2026
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Niamh and her mother have had a difficult relationship for years. Why do you suppose that was? Was there anything either one could have done to ease the tension between them? What would you have done in Niamh’s shoes?
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6
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37
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September 29, 2026
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What was your opinion of Leah’s and Niamh’s relationship? Do you think they were sisters, of a sort? Why or why not?
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7
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59
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September 29, 2026
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Why, in your opinion, did Delpha reject Emilie instead of cherishing her as the only surviving child of the family?
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19
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140
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August 18, 2026
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Who did you suspect of the crime? Did your opinion about the guilty party change over the course of the novel?
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15
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109
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July 21, 2026
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Lucy steps outside of her comfort zone to investigate Horace’s murder. How did she change and evolve over the course of the investigation? What were your thoughts on Lucy and Frank as a sleuthing duo?
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11
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58
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September 17, 2026
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On Pg 111 Frank exposes his prior relationship with Sergeant Badgers
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3
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52
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September 17, 2026
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What other murder mysteries do you recommend that have a similar theme or flavor? Is there another author you can think of whose work is comparable?
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3
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30
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September 29, 2026
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Payne Tool & Die is told they’ll have to outsource to China, but the family patriarch wants to sell their personal property to keep the company afloat. He’s outvoted, but had his strategy prevailed, do you think he could have saved the company?
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10
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46
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September 17, 2026
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Tyler Wilson mourns the loss of his son. His friend Ray blames The New World Order and convinces him to join his quest for retribution in New York City. Why did Tyler went along with Ray’s scheme? Did you foresee the outcome?
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10
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75
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September 17, 2026
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Ernesto Hernandez allows Kit and her family to believe he’s a student and her parents help him until they find out the truth. Was their anger was justified? Would the outcome have been different if he’d been honest in the first place? Why or why not?
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13
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68
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September 17, 2026
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How did you view Eunice’s relationship with her husband? Why do you think there was so much tension in their marriage?
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21
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264
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August 18, 2026
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How did you feel about Eunice’s working relationship with Thomas Dewey? What did you think of his decisions throughout the book? Do you think his view of Eunice changed by the end? Do you think Eunice would face the same sorts of issues today?
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16
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96
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August 18, 2026
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What lessons can we derive from Eunice and Polly’s relationship, and how can we apply them today? Have you ever formed this type of strategic partnership in your life? Can you envision a reason or issue that might inspire you to do so?
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4
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31
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August 18, 2026
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Did anything surprise you about the trial of Lucky Luciano? Why do you think Dewey didn’t want to prosecute Luciano for running a prostitution ring? Do you think this perspective would still be in evidence today?
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18
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112
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August 18, 2026
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Both Eunice and Polly had to sacrifice a lot to achieve their positions. What trade-offs did they have to make? Do you think it was worth it? What would you have done in each of their positions?
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10
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76
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August 18, 2026
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The Cloak and Dagger Club includes excerpts from each of the main characters’ books. Which was your favorite? Do the types of stories each character writes tell you something about them?
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10
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74
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September 17, 2026
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Leah remembers past trauma but doesn’t dwell on these events because “the present and future are more important” (pp.133-134). What do you think about this attitude? Do you agree with her?
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10
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74
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September 29, 2026
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Have you read India Hayford’s earlier novel, The Song of the Blue Bottle Tree? If so, how do the two compare?
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8
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71
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August 18, 2026
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The Cloak and Dagger Club references many Golden Age crime authors and classic mysteries. Have you read any mystery novels from this period? Did you notice any parallels?
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11
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70
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September 17, 2026
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What do you think about the phenomenon commonly called the Sight? Have you ever met anyone who possessed it to any degree?
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13
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100
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August 18, 2026
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Tomoko Watanabe attends a sales pitch for a book by a local celebrity hawking investment strategies. Have you ever attended something similar? What did you think of her adopting the woman’s advice? How did it change her?
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9
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50
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September 17, 2026
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What growing did Lucy and Frank have to do to overcome the relationship issues they experienced in the past? Do you believe the events of the story will help make them a stronger couple?
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13
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79
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September 17, 2026
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How did you feel about Eunice’s relationship with her mother? In what way did her mother’s accomplishments influence Eunice’s life choices? Did she inspire her? Or did Eunice feel more pressure to succeed because of her mother’s achievements?
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11
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75
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August 18, 2026
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What other more recently written mysteries do you recommend that have a similar theme or flavor? Is there another modern author you can think of whose work is comparable?
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10
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68
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September 17, 2026
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