Discuss Tempe Brennan. Who is Tempe? What is her job? Why does this job bring her to Montreal? Where does Tempe live the rest of the time? Why does Tempe live here? What does Tempe do, as in her career, when not in Montreal? Is Tempe married? What is Tempe relationship like with her immediate family?

Discuss Detective Andrew Ryan. Where is Ryan from? Why does Ryan chose to speak English with Tempe? Why does Ryan disturb Tempe so much? What does Ryan do for a living? Is he good at his job? What is it about Ryan's reputation that bothers Tempe? Why does this bother Tempe? Why does Tempe continue to work with Ryan?

Discuss Professor Jeannotte. Who is Professor Jeannotte? How does Tempe meet Jeannotte? Why is Jeannotte's assistant afraid of her? Why is Tempe wary around Jeannotte? How does Jeannotte help...