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

Where does Strike meet Tansy Bestigui?

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

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

Where does Guy Somé live?

What is the street Charlotte lives on?

Where is the nightclub UZI situated?

Where did Matthew propose to Robin?

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

Who was Evan Duffield's drug dealer?

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

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

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

When is Rochelle Onifade's birthday?

What two CDs does Strike play in the office?

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

Which of these is a Deeby Macc song?

How old was Charlie Bristow when he died?

How old was Strike when he first met Charlotte?

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

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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

The Epilogue opens with a quote from what?

What is Jonah Agyeman's middle name?

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

Where does Strike meet Marlene Higson?

What is Tansy and Ursula's maiden name?

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

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

What car does Strike hire to drive to Pinewood Studios?

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

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

Where was Lula and Ciara's Vogue shoot?

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

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

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

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

How old was Strike when Leda died?

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

Where does Jonah Agyeman's mother live?

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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

What beer does Strike drink in The Cambridge?

What is the name of Jerry Waldegrave's daughter?

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

What two hotels has Owen Quine previously stayed at?

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

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

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

Where did Leonora and Owen first meet?

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

How many plates surround Owen Quine's body?

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

Where is Christian Fisher's office located?

What brand of cigarette does Elizabeth Tassel smell of?

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

In Bombyx Mori, who is Succuba?

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

Where does Strike meet Dominic Culpepper?

In what year was Orlando Quine born?

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

What is the name of the pub on Southern Row?

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The Silkworm Quiz Part 2

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The Silkworm Readalong Quiz 2

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What does Strike order to eat in The Albion?

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Where was Joe North originally from?

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What is the name of Fancourt's first novel?

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Where does Elizabeth Tassel live?

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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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Where does Jerry Waldegrave live?

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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 father's first name?

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

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What is Charlotte Campbell's email address?

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Where is the Bridlington Bookshop?

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What is Kathryn Kent's nosey neighbour called?

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

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Who wrote The White Devil?

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What does Strike drink at the Chelsea Arts Club?

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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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Who is originally from Slough?

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What is the name of Kathryn Kent's sister?

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

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In what month was Switch LaVey Bloom born?

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

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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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How old was Shanker when his mother died?

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

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

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Where was Shanker originally from?

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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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What town was once nicknamed "Little Scotland"?

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

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

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

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

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In what year did Leda and Jeff Whittaker marry?

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

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

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In what year was Donald Laing released from prison?

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Career of Evil Readalong Quiz 2

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Career of Evil Readalong Quiz 2

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

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Where is this building located?

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What supermarket does Jason work at?

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Where does Donald Laing live?

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

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What beer does Strike drink at the Gallery Mess?

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What chocolate bar does Strike offer Robin in hospital?

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On what date was Robin and Matthew's wedding?

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Which One Direction member did Kelsey have a crush on?

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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 is Matthew Cunliffe's middle name?

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

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Where did Tempest and Jason meet Kelsey?

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What pub is this?

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What beer does Strike drink in the Saracen?

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

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What Olympics tickets did Sarah and Tom win?

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On what date was Robin and Matthew's wedding?

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

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

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

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What is Geraint Winn's middle name?

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

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

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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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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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In what year was Pratt's club established?

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What is the name of Robin's favourite cousin?

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

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Lethal White Readaling Quiz 2

Lethal White Readalong Quiz 2

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How long was Dawn Clancy married to Jimmy Knight?

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

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Which of Kinvara's horses had Laminitis?

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

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Where does Aamir Mallik live?

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How much amitriptyline had Jasper Chiswell ingested?

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What is the name of Flick's flatmate?

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

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Where does Andy Hutchins go on holiday with his wife?

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What does Robin drink in The Two Chairmen?

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What does Strike drink at The White Horse in Woolstone?

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

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

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What is the name of the Chiswells' terrier?

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Where does Izzy Chiswell live?

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What is the name of Della Winn's labrador?

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

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Who do Strike and Robin meet at Corner Cafe?

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Lethal White Readalong Quiz 3

Lethal White Readalong Quiz 3

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

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

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What perfume does Charlotte wear?

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On what date in 2011 was Raff released from prison?

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

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What is the first name of Kinvara's lawyer?

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

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

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

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

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Who belongs to Hendon Rifle Club?

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What is Strike's horoscope?

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In what year was Creed arrested?

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Who lived on Percival Street in 1974?

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What does Strike drink in the Three Kings?

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

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What star sign is Robin?

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What is Robin's lawyer's first name?

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

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

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

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What birthday was Polworth celebrating in the prologue?

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On which of his birthdays did Strike propose to Charlotte?

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What stuffed animal resides in the Palacio Lounge?

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

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Name the street where Irene Hickson lives.

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What was the first prison Dennis Creed was sent to?

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Troubled Blood Quiz 2

Troubled Blood Readalong Quiz 2

Chapters 23 to 53

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Where does Robin interview Satchwell?

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

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

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When is Cynthia Phipps' birthday?

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In what year did Louise Tucker disappear?

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What is Stephen Ellacott's childhood nickname?

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What is Janice Beattie's star sign?

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Where does Gloria live in present day?

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Which character gave Margot the name 'Brunhilda'?

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What book does Samhain Athorn show Strike?

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

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Whose body did Creed dispose of in Wanstead Flats?

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Who is Samhain's teacher?

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In what year did Janice's sister Clare die?

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What is Saul Morris' mother's name?

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

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Where is Jonathan Ellacott's university?

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Where does Strike meet with Shanker after his Christmas shopping?

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What is Paul Satchwell's star sign?

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

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Troubled Blood Quiz 3

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