Who is the true Adelia? Why has King Henry II chosen her as his death investigator? Do you believe Adelia will return to Salerno now that the novel is over? What do you think happens between Rowley and Adelia?

Discuss the death of Rosamund. What impact does her death have on the characters of the novel? How does it motivate them and how does it derail their lives?

Discuss the relationship between Adelia and Rowley. Are they lovers, foes, allies, or something else? Why does Rowley not acknowledge that Allie is his baby until Adelia returns to investigate Rosamund's murder? How does Adelia feel about Rowley? How does Rowley feel about Adelia? How do Adelia's feelings change after Rowley comes back? What does she do about it? What happens to Rowley?

Who is Jacques? Why does he choose to be an assassin for hire...