1. Women’s roles changed dramatically through the course of WWI. What are your thoughts about Evie’s place in the war, at home and in France? Which factors came into play to cause these changes?

2. How did WWI affect societal structures and values? Are the effects still felt today?

3. Newspapers were the main source of information for the public in WWI. How do you feel about the War Office encouraging positive messages through propaganda while also suppressing the worst details of the war from the Front?

4. Thomas blamed himself for the decimation of his troops in 1916 at the battle of the Somme. Do you believe he --- or any officer leading a battalion --- is responsible for the loss of human life?

5. There was much controversy surrounding shell shock, or war neurosis, during this time. Soldiers were initially made to believe they were weak or "lacking moral fibre." What are your thoughts about this, especially in terms of how we treat PTSD today?

6. Letters were of vital importance during WWI as they were the only means of communication between loved ones. What were your emotional reactions when reading these letters?

7. Do you still write letters? Would you like to see a return to traditional letter-writing?

8. Do you think Will’s mother was right to conceal the truth about his child from the rest of the family? What do you suppose were her motives?

9. Christmas is a time for family and reflection. What are your favorite family Christmas traditions?

10. Evie, Will, Thomas and Alice plan to spend Christmas in Paris. Where would you love to spend Christmas, if not at home?