- Books play an important role in The Thirteenth Tale. Discuss Margaret and Miss Winter's relationships to books and stories. Could you relate with them?
- Do you agree with Miss Winter that stories can reveal truth better than simply stating it?
- The two houses in The Thirteenth Tale--Angelfield and Miss Winter's estate--are prominent in the story. How do the houses reflect the characters who live in them? What do you think they represent?
- Why do you think Margaret obeyed Miss Winter's summons?
- Why do you think Margaret's sister's death affected her so profoundly? Why do you think she was able to move beyond it at the end of the novel?
- When did you first suspect Miss Winter's true identity? Were you surprised? Looking back, what clues did she give you?
- Do you think Adeline or Emmeline was saved from the fire?
- Do you think it is harder to keep a secret or confess the complete truth?
- Were you satisfied with the way the story ended for various characters--Aurelius, Hester, Margaret?
Sunday, May 10, 2015
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