Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel

by Lucy Foley

Discussion Questions

Behind The Book:

The Agatha Christie Connection

Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel draws on a mystery tradition made famous by Agatha Christie: a limited group of suspects, an isolated setting, hidden motives, and the growing realization that the killer may be someone in the room.

You don't need to be an Agatha Christie reader to enjoy the story. But knowing this connection adds another layer to the discussion: What makes the classic whodunit formula still so much fun for modern readers?

+ Host Icebreakers

Ice Breaker Question:
: The hotel gets completely cut off by a massive snowstorm. What is your ultimate survival luxury item if you were trapped in a mountain resort?

Historical Trivia:

Which Poirot classic inspired the isolated, blizzard-locked setting of Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel? + Answer:

Murder on the Orient Express.

Book Club Questions By Princeton Book Review

These book club questions explore the suspects, secrets, motives, snowy hotel setting, and the classic Agatha Christie-style mystery at the heart of Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel.

+ Host Tips, Content Warnings

Spoiler Alert:
The discussion questions below contain spoilers and are intended for readers who have finished The Pirate Queen. If you haven't finished the book yet, we recommend coming back after you've turned the final page.

Content Warning:
No content warnings noted for Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel.

Book Club Questions — Coming Soon! I'm excited to read Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel - Lucy Foley's newest, and her first as an authorized continuation of Agatha Christie's Miss Marple series. I'll be attending Foley's event at Barnes & Noble Union Square on September 21st, and once I've finished the book, I'll be back with a set of thoughtful discussion questions for your book club.

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Book Club Talking Points

Murder at the Alpine Hotel is a great choice for book clubs that enjoy classic mysteries with plenty to discuss. The snowy setting and group of secretive guests give readers plenty of suspects to cheer for-or against. The Agatha Christie connection also makes for interesting conversations about how a modern author can capture the spirit of a classic mystery.

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