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June: The House at Tyneford Discussion *spoilers*

::Optional Discussion Questions::

1. Elise points out how different Kit is from other boys she knows. What is your first impression of Kit? Are you drawn to him? How would you describe his relationship with his father, Mr. Rivers?

2. A confrontation with Diana inspires Elise to shock the partygoers during Kit’s birthday. What was your reaction to this moment? How did it affect Kit and Elise’s relationship? How did it change the way Mr. Rivers and the staff at Tyneford saw Elise?

3. What sacrifices does Mr. Rivers make to help Elise and her family? What did this tell you about Mr. Rivers? How would you describe his feelings toward Elise as the novel progresses?

4. Kit and Elise’s romance stirs up a great deal of emotion in and around Tyneford. What is your opinion of how Mr. Rivers receives the news of Kit’s love for Elise? What social and class challenges do you feel Kit and Elise faced?

5. What was your opinion of Kit’s decision regarding his involvement in the war? What do you feel motivated him in this decision? How did his relationships with Elise and his father affect his decision?

6. What happens to Kit? How does this affect Elise and Mr. Rivers? How does it affect the relationship between them?

7. The danger of war comes home when Elise spots a German fighter flying near Tyneford. What is significant about this event? What do you gather about Elise’s character from her reaction to this moment?

8. What does Elise discover about the novel Julian hid in the viola? What did you make of this turn of events? What impact does it have on Elise? What piece of work does the novel inspire and what significance does it have for Elise in the end?

9. What is your opinion of where Mr. Rivers and Elise’s relationship ends up? As you see it, what events led to Tyneford’s fate? What significance did Tyneford have to Elise, Kit, and Mr. Rivers? Can a place like Tyneford exist in today’s world?

10. Why do you think the novel in the viola blank?

11. The novel contains a concerto, and the viola contains a novel. What is the significance of music in the novel?
 
oh my gosh...i totally missed this when it was posted..

maybe if nobody else has read it we can make it July's book???
 
i'm about 75% through ... but i'm fine with making it july's book if no one else has finished ;)
 
I haven't read it yet either, but I really want to!
 
I keep checking if my library is getting it as e-book... but they haven't, so far... :) I do want to read it, but I need to get through my paper book supply before I buy a new book. :)
 
i would love it if it would be july's book. i've been so out of it around here lately that i totally missed the fact that this was the poll winner.
 
The description on this book so just isn't calling out to me, but I guess I can read it. :lol I'm a total believer in judging a book by its cover. lol
 
I started reading it a couple of days ago and so far I really like it. I can't wait to see what happens, ;)
 
I have been wanting to read this too! Maybe when we head to the beach in a few weeks.....

Glad to hear you are enjoying it!
 
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