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Each guide was written for exactly this—a room of people who have finished the book and want to argue about it.

Inside the guide you can choose from well over a dozen discussion topics arranged to build rather than repeat, a note on what in the novel comes from the documented record and what I invented, and a short cast list for the characters who carry across the series. Most groups find the historical note starts the longest conversation of the evening.

You’re getting a PDF formatted to print cleanly. Feel free to save it, copy it, email it, or read it off a phone or tablet.

A WORD OF CAUTION: The synopsis and many of the questions in each Reader’s Guide discuss the full arc of the story, including its final revelations. If your group prefers to come to the novel fresh—without spoilers—we suggest reading the book before opening the guide.

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Additionally, I invite you to download the free CODEX PERSONAE, a substantial guide to all characters in each of the novels I’ve written, giving you deep background and unique insights into the people you’ve come to know and love (or not…). Download that here.

I also offer to all readers a set of two beautiful, custom-made thematic bookmarks at no charge with my compliments—you only pay a small fee for postage and handling. Order those here. 

And lastly, if your club might like their books signed by me, I can offer the next best thing—beautiful, Renaissance-themed personally signed Bookplates, free for the asking. Just order yours here.