How do Duncan and Madelyne meet? What action does she take during that first meeting? What actions does Duncan take? What do they think of each other?

Who is Gilard? How does Madelyne help him during a battle? What is Gilard's reaction? What is Duncan's reaction? What is Madelyn's reaction?

Who is Edmond? How is Madelyne introduced to Edmond? What is Edmond's concern about Madelyne's presence in the house? Is he right?

Who is Adela? What is her connection to Madelyne? What are her first words to Madelyne? What does Duncan say about those words? How do the two women come to be friends?

What is Anthony's job? What are some of the problems he encounters doing that job? Do you think he longs to leave that post and return to the battlefield? Why or why not? What are his feelings for Madelyne? Madelyne's...