Gentlemen and Players

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by Joanne Harris (Goodreads Author)

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Jessica Nicastro Hi Sallie, I found that following the chess pieces helped to signify the narrator. There was a white king piece at the beginning of Straitley's chapte…moreHi Sallie, I found that following the chess pieces helped to signify the narrator. There was a white king piece at the beginning of Straitley's chapters and black pawns at the beginning of the unknown narrator’s parts (at least in my copy). (less)
Kay It's a reference to Muriel Spark's "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie" where the teacher, Miss Brodie, has her own set of favourite girls. …moreIt's a reference to Muriel Spark's "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie" where the teacher, Miss Brodie, has her own set of favourite girls. (less)
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Sophie I read them in reverse order and it spoiled it for me because I found them so similar in style and plot development

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