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The Second Husband

by Sheila Bishop

Synopsis - When Captain John Dacre is killed fighting in Ireland, Mary Dacre is left a widow at twenty eight with four children. When she becomes the second wife of handsome and distinguished Edward Garnharm she is considered lucky. But Edward’s past has left him bitter, and Mary is disturbed by his deadly hatred of all Roman Catholics. When Edward’s government work overlaps into his family life, the story plunges to a tragic revelation of public and private betrayal.

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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?