Title
Affliction
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The New York Times Bestselling Author Of More Than You Know, Leeway Cottage, And Death At Breakfast Delivers The Second Installment In Her Clever Romp Of A Mystery Series Combining Social Comedy And Darkhearted Murdera Novel Set At A Girls Boarding School In A Picturesque Hudson River Town With More Than Its Share Of Secrets.Since Retiring As Head Of A Famous New York City Private School, Maggie Detweiler Is Busier Than Ever. Chairing A Team To Evaluate The Faltering Rye Manor School For Girls, She Will Determine Whether, In Spite Of Its Fabled Past, The School Has A Future At All. With So Much On The Line For So Many, Tensions On Campus Are At An Excruciating Pitch, And Maggie Expects To Be As Welcome As A Case Of Ebola Virus.At A Reception For The Faculty And Trustees To Welcome Maggies Team, No One Seems More Keen For All To Go Well Than Florence Meagher, A Star Teacher Who Is Loved And Respected In Spite Of Her Afflictionthat She Can Never Stop Talking.Florence Is One Of Those Dedicated Teachers For Whom The School Is Her Life, And Yet The Next Morning, When Maggie Arrives To Observe Her Teaching, Florence Is Missing. Florences Husband, Ray, An Auxiliary Policeman In The Village, Seems More Annoyed Than Alarmed At Her Disappearance. But Florences Sister Is Distraught. There Have Been Tensions In The Marriage, And At Their Last Visit, Florence Had Warned, If Anything Happens To Me, Dont Assume Its An Accident.Two Days Later, Florences Body Is Found In The Campus Swimming Pool.Maggie Is Asked To Stay On To Coach The Very Young And Inexperienced Head Of Rye Manor Through The Crisis. Maggie Obviously Knows Schools, But She Also Knows Something About Investigating Murder, Having Solved A Mysterious Death In Maine The Previous Year When The Police Went After The Wrong Suspect. She Is Soon Joined By Her Madcap Socialite Friend Hope, Who Is Jonesing For An Excuse To Ditch Her Book Club Anyway, Before She Has To Actually Read Silas Marner.What On Earth Is Going On In This Idyllic Town? Is This A Runofthemill Marital Murder? Or Does It Have Something To Do With The School Board Treasurers Real Estate Schemes? And What Is Up With The Vicious Cyberbullying Thats Unsettled Everyone, Or With The Disturbed Teenaged Boy Whom Florence Had Made A Pet Of? And Is It Possible That Someone Killed Florence Just So Shed Finally Shut Up?
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main plot of 'Affliction'? A: 'Affliction' follows Maggie Detweiler as she investigates the mysterious disappearance and subsequent death of a beloved teacher at a girls' boarding school. Set against the backdrop of a picturesque Hudson River town, the story intertwines social dynamics, dark humor, and a murder mystery.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Affliction'? A: The author of 'Affliction' is Beth Gutcheon, known for her bestselling novels including 'More Than You Know' and 'Leeway Cottage'.
- Q: What is the genre of this book? A: 'Affliction' is a mystery novel that blends elements of social comedy and suspense, making it an engaging read for fans of both genres.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Affliction'? A: 'Affliction' has a total of 384 pages, providing a substantial reading experience for mystery enthusiasts.
- Q: When was 'Affliction' published? A: 'Affliction' was published on October 26, 2018, and was released to the public on November 27, 2018.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: 'Affliction' is available in paperback binding, which is commonly preferred for its flexibility and portability.
- Q: Is there any specific age group recommended for this book? A: 'Affliction' is primarily aimed at adult readers due to its themes of murder, investigation, and complex social dynamics.
- Q: Are there any notable themes in 'Affliction'? A: Key themes in 'Affliction' include the complexities of relationships, the impact of secrets, and the challenges of leadership in a crisis.
- Q: Can you describe the main character, Maggie Detweiler? A: Maggie Detweiler is a former head of a prestigious New York City private school who takes on the role of investigator and mentor as she navigates the challenges at Rye Manor School.
- Q: What makes 'Affliction' different from other mystery novels? A: 'Affliction' stands out due to its blend of social commentary, humor, and a unique setting within a girls' boarding school, coupled with a strong female lead navigating both educational and investigative challenges.