The Strike Readalong (2021)

This page will be updated throughout the course of the Strike Readalong (Oct 9 – Dec 12), so keep checking in!

You can use the hashtag #StrikeReadalong on Twitter if you’re participating in the readalong.

 

The Cuckoo’s Calling Readalong Schedule: October 9th to 17th

 

The Cuckoo’s Calling Discussion Forum

Feel free to create your own topics for discussion in the Cuckoo’s Calling forum: strikefans.com/forum/discuss/the-cuckoos-calling/

Some things to check out while reading The Cuckoo’s Calling:

 
 

The Cuckoo’s Calling Quiz Part 1 

This quiz covers things from the first half of the book.

The Cuckoo's Calling Readalong Quiz 1

Where did Matthew propose to Robin?

Where does Guy Somé live?

Which of these is a Deeby Macc song?

After visiting St Elmo's, where does Strike go for a pint?

What is the name of the theatre Strike passes on his way to The Tottenham?

As a child, where did Strike capture a grass snake?

When is Rochelle Onifade's birthday?

What two CDs does Strike play in the office?

When living in a squat in Brixton, what was the name of Leda's boyfriend at the time?

Where is the nightclub UZI situated?

Where does Kieran Kolovos-Jones park his car when meeting Strike and Wilson?

When Robin and Strike go to Vashti, what is Strike's fictitious wife called?

What is the street Charlotte lives on?

Where does Strike meet Tansy Bestigui?

How old was Strike when he first met Charlotte?

Instead of staying at Kentigern Gardens, where does Deeby Macc stay on the night of Lula's death?

Who was Evan Duffield's drug dealer?

How old was Charlie Bristow when he died?

Where does Strike meet Spanner to hand over Lula's laptop?

When Strike first meets Wardle in the pub, what football match is shown on the TV?

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The Cuckoo’s Calling Quiz Part 2

This quiz covers things from the second half of the book.

The Cuckoo's Calling Readalong Quiz Part 2

What is Tansy and Ursula's maiden name?

What song by Lady Gaga plays in the car when Strike and Ciara are heading to her place?

Where was Lula and Ciara's Vogue shoot?

How old was Strike when Leda died?

Where does Jonah Agyeman's mother live?

How many bars/pubs did Robin check before finding Strike in the Tottenham?

What is the name of the street where Yvette Bristow lives?

What is the code for the Bristows' safe and also the date Charlie died?

What car does Strike hire to drive to Pinewood Studios?

What is the last line of the book? (5 words)

In what year was Johnny Rokeby's Greatest Hits launch?

What was the name of Sir Alec Bristow's company?

What was the name of Robin's older brother's labrador that died?

The Epilogue opens with a quote from what?

Where does Strike meet Marlene Higson?

How many pints of Doom Bar does Strike have in the Tottenham before Robin arrives?

Who once told Strike that hangovers are largely due to dehydration and hypoglycaemia?

What is Jonah Agyeman's middle name?

What is the name of the person Guy Somé sacked after messing up his car booking?

Evan Duffield had been clean for how long when Strike meets him?

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The Silkworm Readalong Schedule: October 18th to 27th

 

The Silkworm Discussion Forum

Feel free to create your own topics for discussion in the Silkworm forum: strikefans.com/forum/discuss/the-silkworm/

 

Some things to check out while reading The Silkworm:

The Silkworm Quiz Part 1

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The Silkworm Readalong Quiz 1

In what year was Orlando Quine born?

How many plates surround Owen Quine's body?

Where does Robin buy a copy of Hobart's Sin?

What beer does Strike drink in The Cambridge?

Where did Leonora and Owen first meet?

In what country does Strike recall sticking rods in the ground to discover mass graves during his time in the SIB?

What brand of cigarette does Elizabeth Tassel smell of?

What do Lucy and Greg give to Strike for his birthday?

What is the name of the pub on Southern Row?

In Bombyx Mori, who is Succuba?

In what year did Matthew's father leave the RAF?

"... what murderer, hell-hound, devil can this be?" is a quote from what?

What does Strike grab to eat on his way back from the jewellery shop on Bond Street?

What beer does Strike drink in The King's Arms?

Where does Strike meet Dominic Culpepper?

What two hotels has Owen Quine previously stayed at?

What was the name of Elizabeth Tassel's dog that died the previous year?

What is the name of Kathryn Kent's second book, part of the Melina Saga?

What is the name of Jerry Waldegrave's daughter?

Where is Christian Fisher's office located?

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The Silkworm Quiz Part 2

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The Silkworm Readalong Quiz 2

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Who wrote The White Devil?

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What number bus does Strike take to HMP Holloway?

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On what date in December does Charlotte get married to Jago Ross?

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What does Strike order to eat in The Albion?

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What is the first name of the photographer who gets Strike into the Chelsea Arts Club as a guest?

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Where does Elizabeth Tassel live?

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What does Strike drink at the Chelsea Arts Club?

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Where was the hospital Kathryn Kent's sister was in?

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What car does Al Rokeby drive?

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On the day of Charlotte's wedding, Strike watches Arsenal versus what team?

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What is the name of Kathryn Kent's sister?

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On what day of the week is the party at the Chelsea Arts Club?

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What is Charlotte Campbell's email address?

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Where is the Bridlington Bookshop?

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Where does Jerry Waldegrave live?

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Which restaurant calls their menu a "bill of fare"?

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What is the name of Fancourt's first novel?

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Where was Joe North originally from?

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What is Kathryn Kent's nosey neighbour called?

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What is Charlotte Campbell's father's first name?

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Who is originally from Slough?

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Career of Evil Readalong Schedule: October 28 to November 6

Career of Evil Discussion Forum

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Some things to check out while reading Career of Evil:

 

Career of Evil Readalong Quiz 1

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Career of Evil Readalong Quiz 1

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"I choose to steal what you choose to show" is a line from what Blue Öyster Cult song?

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What is the name of the street in Whitechapel where Leda Strike died?

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In what year was Donald Laing released from prison?

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What is the name of the cafe where Strike meets Ingrid?

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When Aunt Joan and Uncle Ted stayed at Hazlitt's hotel, what play were they in London to see?

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What does Strike drink outside the Olympic takeaway in Barrow?

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In what month was Switch LaVey Bloom born?

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What was the name of Robin's Highland pony as a child?

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On their way to Wembley Central for the rugby match, what number bus do Robin and Matthew take?

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What was Leda Strike's favourite Blue Öyster Cult song?

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The Old Grammar School in Market Harborough was built in what year?

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What is the name of the pub opposite the Spearmint Rhino and the Japanese Canteen?

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In what year did Leda and Jeff Whittaker marry?

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"I never realized she was so undone" are lyrics from what Blue Öyster Cult song?

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Where was Shanker originally from?

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What town was once nicknamed "Little Scotland"?

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How old was Rhona when she first started dating Donald Laing?

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"Labor Omnia Vincit" is carved onto the side of what building?

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When staying at the Travelodge in Barrow, how many rooms apart are Strike and Robin?

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How old was Shanker when his mother died?

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Career of Evil Readalong Quiz 2

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Career of Evil Readalong Quiz 2

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'Came the last night of sadness, And it was clear she couldn't go on' are lyrics from which Blue Öyster Cult song?

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Where does Donald Laing live?

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What is the name of the neighbour who is at Hazel's house when Strike arrives?

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Which One Direction member did Kelsey have a crush on?

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How old was Martina Rossi, the prostitute who was stabbed to death?

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Where is this building located?

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What pub is this?

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On what date was Robin and Matthew's wedding?

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What is the name of the escaping toddler outside the hospital who was running towards the road?

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What beer does Strike drink in the Saracen?

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'I have this feeling that my luck is not too good . . .' are lyrics from what Blue Öyster Cult song?

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What chocolate bar does Strike offer Robin in hospital?

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Where did Tempest and Jason meet Kelsey?

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What was the name of the pub Death Cult played at on the night of Heather Smart's murder?

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What town had Laing picked up the Geordie accent he used when he was Ray Williams?

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What supermarket does Jason work at?

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What beer does Strike drink at the Gallery Mess?

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What is Matthew Cunliffe's middle name?

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Lethal White Readalong Schedule: November 13 – 25

Lethal White Discussion Forum

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Some things to check out while reading Lethal White:

Lethal White Readalong Quiz 1

Lethal White Readalong Quiz 1

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How many months had Strike been with Lorelei?

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Where does Strike watch the England-Italy match?

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What colour dress was Jenny wearing at the wedding?

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What is Geraint Winn's middle name?

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In what year was Pratt's club established?

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What is the name of the charity founded by Della Winn to support young athletes facing challenges?

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On what date was the CORE meeting at the Well Community Centre?

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What is the name of Robin's favourite cousin?

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What is the first name of Matthew's best man at the wedding?

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How old was Suki Lewis when she went missing in the Oxfordshire area?

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Who does Jasper Chiswell call a "sneaky little toad"?

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In the Palace of Westminster, who's bust turned green after Thatcher's statue was erected?

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On what date was Robin and Matthew's wedding?

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Who wore a turquoise dress at Robin and Matthew's wedding?

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What Olympics tickets did Sarah and Tom win?

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How old is Strike's BMW?

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Is Andy Hutchins younger or older than Strike?

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Lethal White Readaling Quiz 2

Lethal White Readalong Quiz 2

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What is the name of Charlotte's sister who sold Kinvara a horse?

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Who do Strike and Robin meet at Corner Cafe?

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Where does Izzy Chiswell live?

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What is the name of the horse Mystic took a chunk out of when Strike and Robin visit Chiswell House?

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What drug had Raff taken when he ran over the young mother?

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What does Strike drink at The White Horse in Woolstone?

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Where does Geraint Winn buy some new socks?

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Where does Geraint Winn receive a blow job?

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Which of Kinvara's horses had Laminitis?

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What is the name of the Chiswells' terrier?

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What is the name of Flick's flatmate?

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How much amitriptyline had Jasper Chiswell ingested?

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In order to get forensic information from Oliver Bargate, Strike offers information on a gangster called . . . ? [7 letters total]

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How long was Dawn Clancy married to Jimmy Knight?

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What is the name of Della Winn's labrador?

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Where does Andy Hutchins go on holiday with his wife?

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Where was Jago Ross during the Paralympic reception at Lancaster House?

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Nick and Ilsa's two cats are called Ricky and . . .

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What is the name of the girl who Jimmy lifts up onto his shoulders during the march?

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What does Robin drink in The Two Chairmen?

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What is the name of the receptionist at Stylz on Burton Road?

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Where does Aamir Mallik live?

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Lethal White Readalong Quiz 3

Lethal White Readalong Quiz 3

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What was the name of the horse buried in the dell by Steda Cottage?

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In Chiswell House, Robin uses an ornament of what animal to defend herself from the person upstairs?

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In what London district is the Duke of Wellington located?

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Who did Freddie buy marijuana from?

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What perfume does Charlotte wear?

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What prison was Raff sent to at the end of the book?

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What is the first name of Kinvara's lawyer?

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At Freddie's 18th birthday treasure hunt, which clue was manned by Henry Drummond?

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On what date in 2011 was Raff released from prison?

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What was the name of the horse Kinvara wanted to breed from?

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Troubled Blood Readalong Schedule: 26 November to 12 December

Some things to check out while reading Troubled Blood:

Troubled Blood Quiz 1

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Troubled Blood Readalong Quiz 1

Chapters 1 to 23

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What star sign is Robin?

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What does Strike drink in the Three Kings?

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On the day Margot disappeared, Janice and Irene were supposed to be seeing what movie?

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On which of his birthdays did Strike propose to Charlotte?

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What birthday was Polworth celebrating in the prologue?

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What did Robin's niece, Annabel Marie, weigh when she was born?

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In Chapter 1, how many pints did Strike have in The Victory?

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Who belongs to Hendon Rifle Club?

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Name the street where Irene Hickson lives.

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What stuffed animal resides in the Palacio Lounge?

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On her way to Falmouth, what perfume does Robin buy?

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What is Robin's lawyer's first name?

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Who lived on Percival Street in 1974?

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What is the first name of Dinnesh Gupta's wife?

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What was the first prison Dennis Creed was sent to?

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Which of Anna and Kim's cats doesn't like anyone?

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In what year was Creed arrested?

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What is Strike's horoscope?

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Tufty goes by a different name in Torquay. What is it?

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How old was Polworth when he joined the Mebyon Kernow, the Cornish nationalist party?

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Troubled Blood Quiz 2

Troubled Blood Readalong Quiz 2

Chapters 23 to 53

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Who was the cleaner at the Phipps' house in 1974?

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In what year did Janice's sister Clare die?

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Which character gave Margot the name 'Brunhilda'?

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Whose body did Creed dispose of in Wanstead Flats?

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What is Stephen Ellacott's childhood nickname?

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James Virgo Dunn is buried in Leamington Spa. Where was he born?

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What is Saul Morris' mother's name?

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Where does Gloria live in present day?

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Where does Robin interview Satchwell?

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Where is Jonathan Ellacott's university?

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What is Janice Beattie's star sign?

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What cake does Oonagh order in the Fortnum and Mason's cafe?

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Mary Flanagan is Britain's longest missing person case. In what year did she go missing?

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In what year did Louise Tucker disappear?

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Who did Cynthia find upstairs at the Phipps' BBQ party?

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Where does Strike meet with Shanker after his Christmas shopping?

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When is Cynthia Phipps' birthday?

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What is Paul Satchwell's star sign?

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What book does Samhain Athorn show Strike?

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Who is Samhain's teacher?

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Troubled Blood Quiz 3

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