Winner of the Agatha Award for Best Historical Novel, the Macavity Award for Best Historical Novel, and the Left Coast Crime Award for Best Historical Mystery. Thanks.“Instantly absorbing, suspenseful, romantic, and stylish-like binge-watching a great British drama on Masterpiece Theater.” -Lee Child, New York Times bestselling author Please feel free to use, online or off, with attribution. In all, does this book deliver the goods in terms of mystery and suspense? How hard would it be for you to maintain such secrecy in your own life?ĩ. There are a few mishaps, as well as a bit of humor. Talk about the way Pamela and Ben are forced to maneuver around the secrets they carry but cannot share. Also, what about the traitor and assassination plot Ben has been investigating? Is that plot well-developed and were you caught up in the suspense?Ĩ. Were you surprised by the revelation about the dead parachutist at the end? Did you see it coming? Does it make sense?ħ. Aside from Pamela, is there another sister or two you admire.or whom you particularly disliked? Dido, for instance? What about Margot's story: how engaged were you with her plight in France?ĥ, How much had you known before reading this novel about the work, especially of women code-breakers, at Bletchley Park. Talk about Lord Westerham's five daughters, how they differ from one another and how they are similar. Why might she have done so? How do those shifts add to your understanding of the story?Ĥ. Occasionally, however, the author shifts to secondary characters.

Most of the novel is told through the alternating perspectives of Pam and Ben.

What does the author have to say in her author's note about the historical authenticity of the group?ģ. Talk about the rumor of the Ring, the Nazi sympathizers within the upper ranks of society. How does author Rhys Bowen portray the early 1940s in England - the war effort sagging, the many sacrifices required, and the ever-present fear of German invasion? Is her portrait similar to, or consistent with, other works you've read (or watched) about the era?Ģ. We'll add publisher questions if and when they're available in the meantime, use our LitLovers talking points to help start a discussion for In Farleigh Field …then take off on your own:ġ.

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