Characters
Adjunct professor of 19th-Century literature.
Where does Phoebe first overhear the mother‑of‑the‑bride giving a speech?
While in the bathroom, flushing her pills down the toilet.
Phoebe plans on overdosing on pills. Where does she get the pills from?
From her cat, Harry
During her first night at the Inn, Phoebe something to drink from the gift bag from Lila? What does Phoebe open and sip in her room on the first night?
Chocolate wine
The guests hold a funeral while on the boat ride. Who or what is the funeral for?
Juice's virtual pet toy
Phoebe takes care to wear a special outfit when she arrives at the Cornwall Inn. What was she wearing?
An emerald green dress with gold heels.
In which coastal town and hotel does the novel take place?
Newport, Rhode Island in the Cornwall Inn
Prior to this trip, Phoebe's grief is driven by a major life event. Can you name this failed life event?
Failed IVF and pregnancy
Phoebe plans to have a special and expensive last meal at the hotel. What seafood does Phoebe initially hope to eat for a grand last meal?
Lobster, crab, oysters—and crème brûlée for dessert.
Lila's mother posed nude for a painting when she was in her 60s. What type of painting style was it?
Abstract Cubist-style
Gary's daughter uses a nickname during the wedding. What is her nickname and what is her real name?
Juice is what she wants to be referred to and Mel is her real name.
While in the hotel, Phoebe spots a collection of books on a bookshelf. Which book does she take and finally finish reading?
Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf
What does Phoebe's ex-husband do that caused her so much pain?
Has an affair with Mia and leaves her.
What is the name of the cocktail that Lila and Gary's sister argue about on the boat ride?
Vacation in a Cup or Vactions in a Cup
Lemon sorbet palette cleanser
Jim is related to Gary in two way- what are they?
Jim is Gary’s best friend and also the brother of Gary’s first wife, Wendy.
Phoebe and Gary meet in a unique place in the hotel. Where do they meet?
In the hot tub
What is an unusually scented item that Lila has for all of the wedding guests?
Coconut scented pillow
The men have a special event planned that is similar to the Bachelorette party? The name is related to a liquor. What is the name of the male "Bachelor Party" event?
Bourbon Bubbler
Jim brags about a hobby that he is working on every Saturday. This totally annoys Lila. What is Jim's hobby?
He says that he is building a seaplane.
What nickname does Phoebe use to refer to two of Lila's friends that she meets at the check-in desk of the hotel?
"Neck Pillow" and "High Bun"
Over how many days does the story unfold, and what event anchors the timeline?
Six days at Lila and Gary's wedding
Where was Lila working when she first met Gary?
The art gallery
The Welcome Gift Bag contains a very familiar snack food that people alike enjoy. What is the original snack food called?
Oreos
House sit in Newport, Rhode Island and work at a professor at a nearby university