Out of the Dark cover

Out of the Dark

by Norah Lofts

A tale of passion and death framed by the background of Victorian England. Based partially on an actual and unsolved case, the story focuses on a young Englishwoman named Charlotte Cornwall, her family, the unresolved murder that changes their lives and her attempt to escape from the awful events of her past. Even when she moves away and, under a new name, becomes a teacher, Charlotte finds that she cannot leave behind the suspicions that gradually destroy her confidence, involve her in a strange disappearance and yet another death and, finally, make her doubt not only her friends but herself as well.

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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?