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About the The Greek House by Dinah Jefferies category
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Overall, what did you think of The Greek House? (No spoilers, please!)
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July 2, 2026
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Which of the plot twists did you see coming, and which surprised you the most?
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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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265
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July 2, 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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148
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July 2, 2026
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How did the setting of The Greek House influence your experience of reading the novel?
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139
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July 2, 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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July 2, 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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July 2, 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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July 2, 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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110
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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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14
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106
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July 2, 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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July 2, 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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July 2, 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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79
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July 2, 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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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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July 2, 2026
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What do you think the novel suggests about the themes of family, loyalty, and forgiveness?
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105
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July 2, 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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July 2, 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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July 2, 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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July 2, 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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