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1. What is the premise of THE EMPEROR'S CHILDREN?

Claire Messud's novel, THE EMPEROR'S CHILDREN, traces the lives of three college friends who are approaching the age of thirty in 2001 in Manhattan, New York. Their experiences in the months approaching 9/11 depict the struggles of finding and losing love, establishing an identity in a changing world, and the consequences of chasing an ill-chosen dream.

2. Why is Danielle Minkoff in Australia and who does she meet there?

Danielle Minkoff is in Sydney, Australia, researching a television documentary, and she is attending a party. She meets Ludo and is instantly attracted to this mysterious and rebellious man. He tells her he is moving to Manhattan.

3. Who is Frederick (Bootie) Tubb and what is he doing since he left college?

In Watertown, New York, Frederick "Bootie" Tubb is trying to decide what to do with his life. Since he left college in Oswego, he has embarked on a self-study program, but has stalled. He lives with his mother, Judy Tubb (Murray Thwaite's sister), who dotes on him. Judy is outside shoveling snow from the sidewalk. Judy is blissfully happy with her home and her life, and she knows Bootie is destined for great things in life.

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