At the beginning of the book, Melanie has been estranged from her mother for over thirty years. Is the continued estrangement and distrust on Melanie's part justifiable? Are the reasons for Ginnette's abandonment justifiable?
Why are Sophie and Melanie such good friends? Why are they drawn to each other besides 'opposites attract'?
Why is Melanie attracted to Wilhelm's ghost? What role did he play in her childhood? And in her adult life?
What were some of the clues that informed the reader that Rebecca was more than who she said she was?
What makes Charleston the right setting for this series? Could this series be set in any other city besides Charleston and have the same appeal?
Why does Melanie continue to resist her attraction to Jack? What is she afraid she'll have to give up in order to have a relationship with him? What makes Jack resist his attraction to Melanie? Do you think will ever find happiness with each other?
What secondary characters would you like to see again in the next two books in the series? Why?
Melanie has repeatedly said that she knows and cares nothing about her family history, yet when Jack shows her evidence that her ancestors might had acquired their wealth through unscrupulous means, she gets defensive. Why is it important to her? Does she learn to appreciate her family? Do you think she might really welcome Rebecca as a family member?
By the end of the book, Melanie still hasn't come to terms with her psychic gifts. Do you think she might eventually accept them and even embrace them? Can you see her seeking out ghosts to help in the future?
What did you think about the introduction of the new character at the end of the book? Do you think she really is who she says she is? How do you think her appearance will affect Jack? And Melanie?
