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When Stuart and Olivia found out that electrician Darren Stark, who had a criminal record, had been working on Jack’s site, they thought they might have found their man. Olivia realised that he was the perfect scapegoat for her crimes and began to think she was in the clear. However, as Darren was found to have a concrete alibi, and Jack’s ...
It started a little slowly but becomes quite intriguing. We’re offered some obvious suspects and red herrings before the final ‘reveal’, and its twists and turns stepped the rating of this book up a notch (from a 3.5 to 4 star read) for me. The Neighbour by Fiona Cummins will be published in Australia by Pan Macmillan and available from 9 ...
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THE NEIGHBORS Discussion Questions Please note these questions contain spoilers. You may wish to review them after you’ve finished the novel. 1. What do you think was the most impactful event in Abby’s life? How did it shape her in the short and long-term? 2. Abby blamed herself for Tom’s death and pushed Liam away to deny herself true ...
Tommy, too, is apprehensive, clinging to his favorite book, asking whether he will be hurt. Nervously, Mrs. Mitchell asks Ellie to take her place in the group that will go with Tommy to the school ...
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This scene opens at Olivia’s house with a conversation between Sir TobyBelch, Olivia’s uncle, and Maria, Olivia’s lady-in-waiting. Toby is disgustedby his niece’s chosen method of mourning, and Maria relates that Olivia isdisgusted by Toby’s drinking and late hours. There is also the problem of Toby’s companion, Sir Andrew Aguecheek. Tobyclaims Sir...
In scene 4, the action returns to the Duke’s palace. Valentine and Violaenter, with Viola dressed as a young man. Valentine mentions that the Duke hasshown Viola—now going by Cesario—much favor. The Duke, Curio, and otherattendants arrive, and the Duke orders Viola to visit Olivia and insist upon anaudience with her. Viola will even resort to bad m...
Scene 3 introduces three central characters and two themes. Sir Toby Belch,whose name reflects his indulgent and drunken character, is Olivia’s uncle. Hetakes advantage of his niece and her generosity, living (and indulging himself)at her expense. Sir Toby believes himself to be a great wit and a man of high class, and heclaims the same for his fri...
The suitor that Sir Toby brought, is Sir Andrew, who is described as a fool, & is not confident in his ability to win over Olivia: "She'll none of me" (l. 105). Finally, we meet Maria, Olivia's lady in waiting, who is loyal to her lady & says it was a waste of time to bring Sir Andrew, for she knows that Olivia is in mourning & would not even ...
Apr 4, 2019 · 3,258 ratings439 reviews. The Neighbour is a thrilling standalone novel by the author of Rattle , Fiona Cummins. If you like Mo Hayder and Karin Slaughter, you'll love this. 'Superbly sinister' - Sunday Mirror FOR A lovely family home with good-sized garden and treehouse occupying a plot close to woodland. Perfect for kids, fitness enthusiasts ...
