A very private gentleman cover

A very private gentleman

by Booth, Martin.

Signor Farfalla leads an inconspicuous life in a southern Italian town painting rare butterflies and socializing with his friends, but when two women unexpectedly turn up, he is forced to face a dark secret from his past.

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?