- Letitia and Etienne come to love someone outside their culture and social sphere. How hard is it in real life to make a relationship like this work?
- Since her mother’s death, Letitia has developed a support system of people who help her in various ways. What do Mrs. Watkins, Jacques and Angelique Laplante, and Mr. Weston contribute to her sense of well-being?
- Why does Letitia work for her father without pay? Should Letitia tell her father where she is now attending church?
- Do you think Lincoln Hunter really loves his daughter?
- Letitia is appalled to see Etienne acting as a servant. How is that different from their work at the office? Is she wrong to confront her father about it?
- It bothers Letitia that her father anglicizes his employees’ names—Steve for Etienne, Jack for Jacques, etc. Is Lincoln wrong to do this? What does this habit say about him? How important is it to get a person’s name right and pronounce it as they prefer?
- How is Letitia different from Mrs. Harris, who runs her own business? Do you see this as a positive or a negative difference?
- Letitia sees Etienne’s faith as a crucial component in their relationship. How does she learn about it? Does this change her feelings about him?
- Letitia welcomes Etienne’s mother and brothers into her home. Do you think they will continue to live there? How might their different cultures present problems? Can you see Letitia and her mother-in-law overcoming them?
- Letter writing is almost a lost art. How do Etienne and Letitia’s letters strengthen their relationship? Can you think of someone whose letters have meant a lot to you? Is there someone you could encourage by writing a letter to them this week?