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RACHAEL WONG

Historical and Contemporary Fiction

“I couldn’t put it down. Rachael Wong is a talented storyteller.”
- Lucy Corrin

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THE BOOK CHAIN

A story of love, loss, friendship and rediscovery...

Arriving in Ljubljana at the head of an invasion force in 1941, Alberto Amantelli finds its citizens passing books by hand through the streets to fill their new State Library.

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About the Author

Rachael Wong is an author, writing general fiction for adults. Her first novel is titled ‘The Book Chain’. Previously, Rachael has written seven reading and story books for children about football and cricket. 

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Cover design by Elisabeth Heissler

Suggested Book Club Questions for The Book Chain

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  1. How does the author blend historical facts with fiction? Does this create a believable world?

  2. Has The Book Chain changed your view or understanding of historical events?

  3. How would you compare and/or contrast the relationship between Elizabeth and Alberto with the one between Kate and Martin?

  4. Do you agree with the author’s decision to write certain sections of the book in the first person?

  5. Who are your favourite secondary characters? How do the secondary characters impact the plot in both timelines?

  6. How would you assess the impact of Jakob Zupan on the plot? By the end of the book, do you view him in a positive or negative light?

  7. How does the novel explore the subject of friendship?

  8. How successfully does the novel deal with the issues of midlife and menopause?

  9. Which character in the book has the biggest journey?

  10. What was the most memorable scene for you in the book? Why did it resonate with you?

  11. What is the significance of the St Proculus fresco?

  12. In how many ways does the phrase “The Book Chain’ apply to the story?

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