Historical Fiction · Free kit
The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau
At eighty-nine, Boston jewel thief Colette Marceau has spent a lifetime following her mother Annabel’s code: take only from the cruel and unkind, give to those who need it. Across decades she has quietly redirected fortunes — including toward the Boston Center for Holocaust Education — while the world believes she is merely a glamorous eccentric. When twin butterfly bracelets from 1927 Paris surface in a museum loan, Colette and her protégé Aviva are pulled into a dual-timeline mystery that reaches back to Resistance work, a child lost in the Seine, and a sister who may not be dead after all.
“We do not steal for ourselves. We take from those who have taken too much — and we give where the law will not.”
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Craft
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- Plot4
- Characters4
- World building4
- Ending4
How it feels
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- Tears4
- Surprises4
- Humor1
- Comfort3
What’s in this kit
Everything below is free — open a section, use it at your meeting, or print what you need. No account required.
- Discussion Questions20 book-specific questions labeled warm-up, debate, and deep dive.
- Icebreakers15 fast warm-ups about the reader — not the plot.
- CharactersProfiles, dynamics map, and superlative awards.
- Trivia20 interactive questions from easy to hard.
- Would You Rather25 impossible choices inspired by the book.
- BingoPrintable book-club bingo for reading and live discussion.
- This or That40 rapid-fire choices plus a 60-second speed round.
- Speed DebatesPick a side and defend it against the clock.
- Hosting GuideShopping list, timeline, surprise touch, and wrap-up.
- PrintablesStickers, quote cards, invites, and review sheets.
How to run your meeting
1. Warm up
Start with icebreakers or a quick trivia round.
2. Discuss
Use the labeled discussion questions — warm-up to deep dive.
3. Play & wrap
Would You Rather, bingo, or a speed debate — then rate the book.
Frequently asked questions
Is this The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau book club kit free?+
Yes. Everything on this page is free — discussion questions, games, trivia, and hosting tips. No account required.
Does this kit spoil the novel?+
Yes — heavily. Discussion questions, trivia, character profiles, bingo, and debates assume you know major reveals: Liliane’s survival as Anne Charpentier, Verdier’s role in the kidnapping, Annabel’s fate, the bracelet’s path, Colette’s redistribution of wealth, and late-story connections with Daniel Rosman. Finish the book before those sections. Icebreakers and most This or That prompts stay plot-free.
Is this the same book as All the Diamonds in Paris?+
In some markets the novel appears under the UK title All the Diamonds in Paris. Same author (Kristin Harmel), same story — dual timelines in WWII Paris and present-day Boston around jewels, identity, and Holocaust memory.
What's in the Premium Kit?+
The Premium Kit on Etsy is the full printable pack: discussion guide, character cards, trivia, bingo, games, hosting checklist, and review sheets — ready to print for your meeting.
How long should our Colette Marceau meeting run?+
Plan about 70–85 minutes: 10 minutes of icebreakers, 10 minutes of trivia, 30–35 minutes of discussion (this book rewards debate on justice vs law), 15 minutes of Would You Rather or a speed debate, then wrap-up. Use the Hosting Guide for a minute-by-minute outline.
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