1. Does the American setting make the novel more or less interesting than her English-based novels? Why do you suppose Grimes decided to set this novel in America?
2. Is there too little emphasis on detection in this novel?
3. Grimes writes a story alleged to be by Poe; does she do a convincing job of imitating Poe?
4. A number of ongoing situations, such as Vivian's long-delayed wedding, continue in this novel. Should Grimes resolve some of these situations, or do they remain interesting?.....
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