A Taste for Death-Blog 3- Chapter 3 section 1

1.  Who is Ivor Garrod?

He is Sarah Berowne’s friend. He also might be her lover, and lawyer.

2.       Do you think he committed the murders? Why or why not?

I do not think he committed the murders, or was in involved at all.

3.       Was Sarah Berowne honest with the police?

She was not honest because she lied about the fact that she did NOT have appointments in the afternoon.

4.       What child-hood experience does Sarah think of?

When she was younger and she got lost in a train station.

5.       Why do you think the author included this in the book?

Just to give a bit more background information on Sarah.

6.       Who is Gordon Halliwell?

He is the chauffeur and handy man for Lady Ursula.

7.       Why does Dalgliesh want to talk to him?

He has to question everybody, as it is his job to.

8.       What is Halliwell unwilling to tell Dalgliesh? Why?

Halliwell will not tell Dalgliesh the address of his girlfriend, because she is a widow, and being questioned about death might bring up painful memories, so he is just being a sweet boyfriend.

9.       Who interrupts Dalgliesh’s interview with Halliwell? Why?

Dominic Swany interrupts to ask Halliwell if he can borrow the car.

10.   What do you learn about Kate Miskin’s private life?

She loves her life, and feels like it helps her keep free of her old life, she was raised with her Grandma after her parents were killed, and she is excited about the case because it may prove to be a promising career.

11.   Who is Leroy Price? Why do you think James included this incident in the book?

Someone that Kate knew in the past possibly, and I think he just wanted to give us more insight into her background, and past.

12.   What is your impression of Barbara Berowne’s brother? Why?

He is a bum who lounges around at his sister’s house all the time. I think he definitely has something to do with the murder, but I do not know yet.

13.   What do you learn about Massingham’s private life?

He lives with his pa in a villa St. Petersburg.

14.   What is ironic about Miskin’s and Massingham’s attitude toward eachother?

They are jealous of eachother.

15.   Who is Lampart? Why does Dalgliesh want to speak to him?

Lampart is a friend and doctor of Lady Berowne. He is a secret lover to Barbara Berowne, and Dalgliesh wants to speak to him because he could be a key piece in solving the murder case.