The Swan Maiden cover

The Swan Maiden

by Susan King

Scotland 1300. Juliana Lindsey and English knight Gawain Avenel are torn by opposing loyalties, bound by passion. She dons feather cape of mute swan, chained by Walter de Soulis, King Edward's first Master of Swans. Gawain saves her and whispers his name "The Swan Knight". He keeps birth as Gabhan MacDuff secret until he can find ruins of his home Glenshie castle.

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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?