Book Club Questions for The Perils of Poison and Former Husbands:
Q: What would you have enjoyed or not enjoyed about living in 1890? About being a woman in 1890?
Q: Winnie is bored to death in the country before the house party convenes. Would you have enjoyed weeks in the country without internet or TV?
Q: How are the Christmas celebrations in 1890 the same as you celebrate now? How are they different?
Q: Do you think Winnie was justified in her hatred towards Benjamin? How would you have felt if you were in that situation?
Q: Were there any Victorian words or phrases you didn’t know before you read the book? How does period-appropriate language add or detract from your reading experience?
Q: Would you have wanted to assist with the murder investigation if you were Winnie?
Q: If you were Winnie, would you have kept the marriage a secret all of those years, even from your closest friend? Why do you think she did that?
Q: Did you enjoy how Winnie and Benjamin’s story ended? Did it surprise you?
Q: Do you think it was right for Benjamin to keep his secret for all of those years?
Q: What would you like to see Winnie do in the sequel?