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Summary of The Magnolia Palace: A Novel by Fiona Davis : Discussion Prompts - cover

Summary of The Magnolia Palace: A Novel by Fiona Davis : Discussion Prompts

Sarah Fields

Maison d'édition: Sarah Fields

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Summary of The Magnolia Palace: A Novel by Fiona Davis : Discussion Prompts 

In this comprehensive look into The Maid A Novel by Nita Prose, you'll gain insight with this essential resource as a guide to aid your discussions. 

The Magnolia Palace is a historical mystery by American author, Fiona Davis. It follows the life of three women: Lillian Carter, Helen Frick, and Veronica Weber. The events take place over two periods: 1919 and 1966. When their lives intersect at the Frick mansion, Veronica ends up solving the mysteries that Lillian had left behind around half a decade ago. 
The book was published on the 25th of January 2022 by Dutton. The audiobook version is narrated by Karissa Vacker, an audiobook narrator and actress. The book was well received by readers and critics alike and has a rating of 3.96 on Goodreads and 4.3 on Amazon. It reached 9th place at The New York Times Bestseller list, and was also a Book of the Month choice. It was one of the Best Books of January by Apple Books and made it to the Library Reads Hall of Fame in the same month.

Be prepared to lead with the following:
More than 60 “done-for-you” discussion prompts available
Discussion aid which includes a wealth of information and prompts
Overall brief plot synopsis and author biography as refreshers
Thought-provoking questions made for deeper examinations
Creative exercises to foster alternate “if this was you” discussions
And more! 
 
Please Note: This is a companion guide based on the The Magnolia Palace: A Novel by Fiona Davis unofficial, unaffiliated, and is not endorsed by the original work or author in any way and does not contain any text of the original work. 
Disponible depuis: 08/07/2022.

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