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by Jessica Knoll (Goodreads Author)

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Does anyone know how much of the story about the women was real? I know it’s a fictionalized account but I’m curious how much was based in fact and how much is imagined. I enjoy historical fiction but like to understand where the dividing line is. I haven’t found any reviews online where the author provides more detail on this question.

Nora I would suggest going to You Tube and watching Jessica Knoll’s interview on The View television show. I had the same question and she answered it ther…moreI would suggest going to You Tube and watching Jessica Knoll’s interview on The View television show. I had the same question and she answered it there. (less)

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For a minute, I thought Tina may have killed Ruth. I had a hard time believing they actually were in love- their relationship was so strained at times and the author didn't develop a deep loving connection between the two of them. Anyone else feel conflicted about their relationship?

Karen I actually had the same thought several times, wondering if that was going to be some sort of "twist" at the end. I never bought into their relationsh…moreI actually had the same thought several times, wondering if that was going to be some sort of "twist" at the end. I never bought into their relationship either. In addition, at the end, Pamela had an affidavit saying that Tina had a right to Ruth's possessions as her "legal domestic partner" at the time of Ruth's death. I don't know the law but it's hard to imagine that she could prove 40+ years after Ruth's disappearance that their brief relationship would have given her any such rights. (less)

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What was the item that Pamela got from Rebecca and gave to Tina at the very end of the story that Tina was so relieved to have?

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Sinead My take is that he fully did it for professional gain. Pamela notes the copy of the ‘Helter Skelter’ book in his suitcase earlier on in the story, and…moreMy take is that he fully did it for professional gain. Pamela notes the copy of the ‘Helter Skelter’ book in his suitcase earlier on in the story, and later reflects on this to understand why he flipped sides. Essentially Carl was the same as any other hungry reporter chasing big headlines and book deals(less)

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