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Towards the end of the novel, Jane says,"Wherever I go next, I go alone." Do you think her decision to dissolve the League of the Pink Carnation and work alone is a wise one? Why or why not? Karen 4 9 Sep 09, 2013 03:35AM  
Did you find Gwen's revelation about her ex-lover and scandalous pregnancy to be surprising? How do you think that experience colored her relationship decisions from that point forward? Do you thinks he would have lost as much if she had been a man? Karen 2 6 Aug 28, 2013 10:36PM  
How is the theme of passion addressed in "The Passion of the Purple Plumeria"? Karen 1 4 Aug 13, 2013 08:03PM  
Do you think Jeremy is as villainous as he appears to be? Do you think the relationship between Colin and Jeremy will be repaired for the sake of their great-aunt? Karen 1 4 Aug 13, 2013 07:53PM  
Did you think Gwen's more audacious methods made her an effective spy? Why or why not? Karen 1 1 Aug 13, 2013 07:49PM  
What is the significance of the Moon of Berar being a mirror instead of jewels? Karen 1 3 Aug 13, 2013 07:47PM  
Before he makes off with the fake jewels, the Chevalier tells Jane, "[...] I do not need to tell you how very much I wish the circumstances might have been otherwise." Could they have had something romantic together if they didn't play for opposite teams? Karen 1 1 Aug 13, 2013 07:40PM  
Why did Eloise and Colin put off revealing their feelings for so long? What do you think is in store for them? Do you think their relationship will survive? Karen 1 3 Aug 13, 2013 07:33PM  
What parallels can be drawn between the historical and modern-day story lines? Do the modern and historical characters play off one another? What are the similarities between the couples? What are the differences? Karen 1 1 Aug 13, 2013 07:28PM  
What did you think about Gwen's novel, "The Convent of Orsino"? Is this a book you would be interested in reading? Do you think it would have been well received by readers at that time? Karen 1 4 Aug 13, 2013 07:23PM  
What did you think of the relationship between Colonel Reid and Gwen? What about each of them made them perfectly suited for each other? Karen 1 1 Aug 13, 2013 07:18PM  
What was your initial opinion of Gwen when she was introduced at the beginning of the novel? Did your feelings about her change as the novel progressed? Did you have any revelations about her that surprised you? Karen 1 1 Aug 13, 2013 07:09PM