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Barbara I thought he was the caller, but I definitely don't think he was a murderer. I actually thought at one point that it was Paul Bellows when he left Amy…moreI thought he was the caller, but I definitely don't think he was a murderer. I actually thought at one point that it was Paul Bellows when he left Amy in the car to go urinate. It seemed too convenient an excuse. Also since there was some mention of stolen earrings and they seemed to match the ones he wanted to give to Amy, I thought, "well, it's possible". (less)

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Lisa See the last chapter of Olive Again for more about Amy and Isabelle.

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Now I've read this but don't know where this was set? In the 60's/70's? This didn't tell it clearly anywhere, but there probably were some hints?

Rachel Late 60's / early 70's. There's a reference in the very beginning about the moon landing, which was in 1969. Also references to women's liberation and…moreLate 60's / early 70's. There's a reference in the very beginning about the moon landing, which was in 1969. Also references to women's liberation and conciousness raising seminars, bra burnings, and bell bottoms.(less)

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