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Discussion Questions

An Accidental Woman

1. What was the nature of Poppy's relationship with her mother? How does it affect her?

2. What is the basis of Poppy's ties to Lake Henry?

3. Are ther characteristics of a small town good or bad?

4. Was Griffin proactive or reactive?

5. What is the role of the past and guilt in our lives?

6. Was Heather right to keep silent around Missy and Star?

7. What was the nature of Heather's guilt?

8. What kind of relationship will Heather and Thea have in the future?

An Accidental Woman
by Barbara Delinsky

  • Publication Date: January 20, 2011
  • Genres: Fiction, Mystery
  • Mass Market Paperback: 544 pages
  • Publisher: Pocket
  • ISBN-10: 0743411269
  • ISBN-13: 9780743411264