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About the The Greek House by Dinah Jefferies category
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10
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February 11, 2026
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Which of the plot twists did you see coming, and which surprised you the most?
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25
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142
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April 28, 2026
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Overall, what did you think of The Greek House? (No spoilers, please!)
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28
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165
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April 28, 2026
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What do you think the novel suggests about the themes of family, loyalty, and forgiveness?
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8
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47
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April 25, 2026
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Thirza speculates that not only does Billy’s spirit still inhabit Merchant’s House, but so do the “ghosts of their former selves” (p. 111). What do you think she meant? Does this concept ring true to you?
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37
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April 19, 2026
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To what audience would you recommend The Greek House? Is there another book or author you feel has a similar theme or style?
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59
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April 17, 2026
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Thirza loved the sound of her mother’s typewriter as a child. “The rituals that hadn’t seemed...important...had turned out to be the things that...held a family together”. Do you agree with her? Are there rituals you can point to within your own family?
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29
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April 17, 2026
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Which character do you think is most affected by the themes of envy, love and betrayal in the novel? Why?
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50
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April 17, 2026
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As the story unfolds, Thirza uncovers more about her family's past. How do the revelations about her family's history impact her relationships with other characters in the novel?
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25
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April 17, 2026
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What did you think about Dulci’s and Thirza’s relationship? Why do you think the rift between them remained unhealed for so many years?
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12
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48
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April 17, 2026
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Who did you blame for Billy’s disappearance? Why do you suppose he wasn’t found by the authorities? Did you have any theories about what happened to the boy?
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73
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April 17, 2026
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How did the setting of The Greek House influence your experience of reading the novel?
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14
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69
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April 17, 2026
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Did you enjoy the ending of the book? Where were you left in terms of your feelings?
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23
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120
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April 17, 2026
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Who did you suspect of leaving the cryptic note for Dulci, and what did you believe might be behind it?
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14
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66
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April 17, 2026
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Have you read any of Dinah Jeffries’ other books? If so, how does this one compare?
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13
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64
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April 16, 2026
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Why do you suppose Ianthe so wanted to marry Walter? What did you think of the couple’s interactions? What future do you see for them?
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52
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April 11, 2026
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How did you feel about Thirza's relationship with Emilio? How does it impact her time in Corfu?
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13
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67
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April 11, 2026
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The novel blends personal drama with the wider political and social tensions of its historical setting. How do these external pressures heighten the stakes of the relationships and decisions made within the novel?
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24
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April 11, 2026
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What did you initially think of Penelope, and of her relationship with Piers? How did your opinion of her change over the course of the novel? How about your opinion of Piers?
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April 10, 2026
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Dinah Jefferies uses vivid sensory detail throughout the novel. How did her descriptions of food, color, and landscape influence your engagement with the story? Which depictions did you find most impactful?
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April 8, 2026
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Thirza attempts to cope with her grief and confusion by immersing herself in painting. How does this artistic outlet serve as both a means of escape and a path to self-discovery?
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April 7, 2026
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