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by Rachel Kadish (Goodreads Author)

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Sam "Clean" as in language or gratuitous violence or sex? Yes this book is clean.
In the concrete sense, I spilled a couple drops of coffee (not covfee) o…more"Clean" as in language or gratuitous violence or sex? Yes this book is clean.
In the concrete sense, I spilled a couple drops of coffee (not covfee) on mine, but when I bought it it was spotless.(less)

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What types of food are referenced in the book? I need to prepare a dish for book club that coincides with the story. Thanks!

Rachel hi! I just happened to see this... so glad your book club is getting into the spirit with food! There's a suggested menu on my website: www.rachelkadi …morehi! I just happened to see this... so glad your book club is getting into the spirit with food! There's a suggested menu on my website: www.rachelkadish.com Go to the book clubs page and scroll down. Hope you find something there!
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Joanna Colclough This is my question too - how did she convince Benjamin to let them get married?

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How convincing do you find the Shakespeare/lover/ grandmother connection?

Anna To be honest, this is one thing that I didn't like about this book. I feel like it was a bit corny and turned it into a Hollywood-type movie. …moreTo be honest, this is one thing that I didn't like about this book. I feel like it was a bit corny and turned it into a Hollywood-type movie. (less)

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I'm halfway through and have missed something important. I've gone back but can't find what I missed. What exactly did Ester do to "betray" the rabbi?

Beth She lied to the rabbi. She created a person who was writing about the coming of the Messiah to a community in Italy. It was all false, so Ester could …moreShe lied to the rabbi. She created a person who was writing about the coming of the Messiah to a community in Italy. It was all false, so Ester could probe the rabbi's mind about her questions. She also hid from the rabbi that she was corresponding with philosophers of the times, including Spinoza.(less)

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