The Cafe

The members of the Thursday Murder Club first meet Poppy at a cafe where they talk about a case they recently worked. The setting is significant because it introduces the characters to new readers of the series and it shows the strength of their power of observation. They realize that Poppy does not seem to be a real waitress.

Additionally, it is at the cafe where the discussion about Joyce getting dog introduces the theme of ageism. The argument against her having a dog is that she is old and she will probably die and leave the dog. The setting also shows that things are not always as they seem to be as Elizabeth remembers the story behind the man she invented.

Douglas' First Safe House

Douglas chooses his first safe house. The location is near where Elizabeth lives because he wants to reconnect with her. This...