Consider travel in the days when "Love Takes Wing" was written. Why is it so exciting to the family when Melissa comes to visit? Why doesn't she come more often? Compare and contrast travel in pioneer times with our modern travel system.

Discuss the relationship between Belinda and the remainder of the staff at Marshall Manor. Why do they seem at odds with one another?

Belinda seems unaware that Rand and Jackson are both trying to woo her. Even though the two men realize they are enemies in their quest for Belinda, Belinda does not seem to realize what is going on. What signs and hints do both men leave that should clue Belinda into the idea that they are interested in her? How does she choose to interpret these clues?

Compare and contrast the modern medical profession with that of Belinda's day. What...