February 2009: Mount Vernon Love Story by Mary Higgins Clark

Homecomings

They seemed very happy to be going home to Mount Vernon. What is the most wonderful thing about coming home after a long journey?

Slavery

What do you think about the fact that George and Patsy owned slaves? Do you think Clark romanticized the relationship between the Washingtons and their slaves?

George and Patsy

What do you think about the relationship between George and Patsy? Is it what you expected? If not, how is it different?

Children

Why do you think George and Patsy never had children of their own?

Love

Do you think George loved Sally more than Patsy? Why or why not? If given the chance do you think he would have left her for Sally?

Relationships

Compare the relationship that George had with his mother to the relationship he had with his stepchildren.

Romance

How does this book rate as a romance novel?

Fact or fiction?

How much of this novel do you think is based on fact?

Similarities

What are some similarities between this book and her mystery novels?

Comparisons

Compare this book with Mary Higgins Clark's more recent popular mysteries. How does this measure up?