Former Senator Gibson is inspired by real world figures like Hillary Clinton, Amy Klobuchar, and many more. What references did you catch?
How does the setting of Maine contribute to the book’s atmosphere?
What were your thoughts about the Ghostwriter?
How would the book have been different if we knew who the Ghostwriter was?
Author Kemper Donovan is the host of the podcast All About Agatha, so he really knows his Agatha Christie! What parts of the mystery reminded you of a Christie tale? Did any?
How did the backdrop of political intrigue contribute to the mystery surrounding the characters? How might things have been different if our sleuth wasn’t a former Senator?
What Agatha Christie story did The Busy Body most remind you of? If any?