Drumossie

The novel begins in 1746. What clues or historical allusions in the prologue made you want to find out what happened to this man, and why? What connotations did you pick up on that persisted throughout the rest of the book?

What did you like best about each of the four main characters? Which character(s) resonated with you the most, and why?

When Iain made the choice to lie to Eilidh, did you understand or even agree with his reasoning? Did you think that he could have made a different choice? What other options did you consider on his behalf, and why?

What might have turned out differently had Fiona not undergone hypnotherapy? Why do you think so?

What events in the novel gave you the most insight into Ewan’s character? How did his childhood shape his personality?

Eilidh was very young in this story. What were some of the decisions she made that reflected her youth, and which decisions struck you as those of someone older? In what ways?

If you could meet one character in the book, who would it be and what questions might you ask him/her?

Does the history depicted in this novel inspire you to visit Scotland for yourself one day? Where would you go first? Which of the historical events depicted here would you be interested in learning more about, and why?