Questions About The Secret Wife

by Gill Paul (Goodreads Author)

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I had to read the description on p.278 twice. "[Insert Name] is rapidly gaining supporters because he is restoring [insert nation] pride. He needs scapegoats to blame for the economic ills and [insert people of ethnic heritage] are easy target." Now insert then current US politician who is using Muslims and Mexicans (among others) as scapegoats in his attempts to make 'America great again'. ?

Aura History has a way of repeating itself. We should all look at history and reflect when politicians start demonizing or singling out groups of people.

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What is the building on the cover?

Gill Paul It's the grotto at the Catherine Palace in Tsarskoe Selo - the idea is that Kitty is looking across to Russia as she researches her past!…moreIt's the grotto at the Catherine Palace in Tsarskoe Selo - the idea is that Kitty is looking across to Russia as she researches her past!(less)

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Is this appropriate for high school age readers?

Jennifer I would say yes. It really humanizes the struggle of people during the Russian revolution and the years after. Some hard topics are there - infidelity…moreI would say yes. It really humanizes the struggle of people during the Russian revolution and the years after. Some hard topics are there - infidelity, rape, war, murder - but they are not glorified or sensationalized. My daughter is finishing grade 9 (14 1/2 years old) and I would have no hesitation having her read it.(less)

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I wonder why half of the Secret Wife by Gill Paul ( published in 2016 ) about The Romanov Family, exactly the same writing in the book The House of Special Purpose by Joh Boyne ( published in 2009 ). Can Goodreads Editor explain about this ?

Abby Rose I'm not sure I understand the question. Are you asking why this book is similar to House of Special Purpose? They're based on the same historical even…moreI'm not sure I understand the question. Are you asking why this book is similar to House of Special Purpose? They're based on the same historical event...(less)

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Can't we read it online?