An April shroud cover

An April shroud

by Reginald Hill

Superintendent Dalziel's curiosity is aroused when a widow seems more concerned with saving the family fortune rather than grieving the loss of her husband, but his interest in the woman is not only professional, and he may have compromised himself beyond redemption.

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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?