The sign of the serpent cover

The sign of the serpent

by Sara Hely

Mount Sweeney was besieged by a storm that night. Shutters rattled, doors slammed and the rain seemed to hurl itself against the window panes as loudly as pebbles from the sea shore. Caroline lay in her curtained bed listening to the surf booming against the rocks below, unable to sleep, and unable to escape from her scurrying, tormented thoughts. It really did seem that Gilbert was one of the night people. What was he doing? Why had he joined such a sinister band of men?

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?