1. If you took this story to Hollywood, who would you cast in the leads?

2. Could you draw parallels between the effect of 9/11 on Americans and the effect of Civil War on civilian life and feelings?

3. From where does Annabelle draw strength?

4. Ever felt as Annabelle did when she stayed silent at the sewing circle during the talk of slaves?

5. What symbols are found in Annabelle's river dream-turned-nightmare?

6. What was P.D. thinking and feeling while at the field hospital?

7. What might have happened if P.D. had succeeded in getting the cannons to the south side of the Potomac River just after Gettysburg?

8. Reality check: What might have happened after Gettysburg if President Lincoln had been able to prevail on Gen. Meade to strike General Lee as he was stuck on the north side of the river with two-thirds of his army?

9. What did you think of Annabelle's response when she discovered the Confederate spy was actually a Union soldier?

10. How important was faith in the daily life of 19th century Americans?

11. If Annabelle hadn't chosen to let go of her pride, what ending would you write for her?

12. What is the most important statement made in Pella's Angel?

CONTACT THE AUTHOR

Meredith Bean McMath is available to visit your Book Club if you live in Loudoun Couny, Virginia, surrounding counties or the D.C. Metropolitan area.