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High Treason at the Grand Hotel: A Fiona Figg Mystery
by Kelly Oliver
Paperback : 276 pages
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Introduction
Paris. 1917. Never underestimate the power of a good hat… or a sharp hatpin. Sent by the War Office to follow the notorious Black Panther, file clerk turned secret agent Fiona Figg is under strict orders not to get too close and not to wear any of her usual “get-ups.” But what self-respecting British spy can resist a good disguise? Within hours of her arrival in Paris, Fiona is up to her fake eyebrows in missing maids, jewel thieves, double agents, and high treason. When Fiona is found dressed as a bellboy holding a bloody paperknife over the body of a dead countess, it’s not just her career that’s on the block. Her next date might be with Madame Guillotine.
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Chapter Two: The Javanese PrincessAs I exited the Old Admiralty Building and strode toward Westminster station, a motorized lorry sped past, spraying my ankles with mud. I’d only made it two blocks when the sky opened up and dumped buckets. By the time I reached the station I was soaked through and must have looked a sight. ... view entire excerpt...
Discussion Questions
1. Did you learn anything about the time period or Paris during WW1?2. What did you think of the representation of Mata Hari?
3. Did you find the tension between Fiona and Fredricks satisfying? Is he a worthy opponent for Fiona?
4. If Fiona is in a love "square" with Archie, Fredricks, and Clifford, whose side are you on?
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