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The Absentee Earl

by Clarice Peters

Viola Challerton, Lady Avery, had survived the scandal which had followed in the wake of her wedding to the Earl of Avery, one year ago. Less than 2 hours after their vows had been exchanged, Richard, Lord Avery, had absconded and was not expected ever to return. When he unexpectedly did return, Viola quickly learned that little had changed - except for herself.

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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?