Discussion Points

• Did you suspect the identity of "the bookkeeper"?
• Did you think it was someone other than who it turned out to be?
• Do you think Honor's reactions to Coburn were believable? Why do you think her feelings towards him changed?
• Did your opinion of Coburn change and, if so, at what point in the story? Did you find him to be a sympathetic character?
• How important is the setting to the story?
• How did you feel about the subplots? Did they add or detract from the story?
• Why does the novel end the way it does? Did you find it satisfying?
• What do you think ultimately happens with the characters?
• Which character did you find most compelling?
• Were you engaged in the story immediately or did it take some time to get involved?
• If you could ask the author a question, what would it be?