Murder in memoriam cover

Murder in memoriam

by Didier Daeninckx

Roger Thiraud, a young history teacher, is killed during a demonstration in Paris in 1961. Twenty years later, Bernard, his son, is murdered in Toulouse. To find the connection between the murders Inspector Cadin must delve into the secret history and devastating compromises of wartime politics.

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?