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The Gambler's Bride

by Ellen Fitzgerald

Charles Montague is facing ruin from his gambling debts. His childhood sweetheart, the clever and selfish Isobel Dysart, suggests he woo Caroline Dysart, the neglected daughter of a wealthy merchant. Charles follows through with the plan, and Caroline falls in love with him. What Isobel fails to foresee though is that Charles unexpectedly falls in love with his new wife, which leads Isobel to take a terrible revenge.

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Chappie’s discussion starters

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?