Do you think Seton does a good job of weaving her characters into the historical era of the Tudors? Sir Anthony Browne was actually a real man who lived at Cowdray Castle. How are Celia and Stephen woven into his story?

In Green Darkness, Sir Henry Jones is Sir Anthony Browne in his past life. Do you think Seton made the connection between the two characters clear?

Discuss the theme of women's place in society. What characters do you think try to break the mold of the typical 1550's woman?

Why do you think Seton makes Emma Allen's character so cruel? What do you think the author's purpose is?

Discuss the point of view that Seton chooses to use for the book. Do you think it would have been more effective if Seton had used a different point of view for the novel?

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