Susan answers “Is Aunt Agatha actually Daniel's mother?”

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Is Aunt Agatha actually Daniel's mother?

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Jeanne Thank you, Susan. At first I thought that ending came without it being supported anywhere earlier in the novel, but I think you are right re the scene ...more
May 29, 2016 09:27AM · flag

Dianne Excellent, and a great plus to the author for this subtle revelation in her writing.
Jul 14, 2016 05:46AM · flag

Cricket Muse Yet, Daniel talks about his father. If Agatha's fiancé died, who is Daniel's father in the story. A bit of ambiguity going on. ...more
Mar 12, 2018 10:10PM · flag

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