The heartwarming new rural romance from the bestselling author of Back to Birdsville.
- How is the power of community and female friendship reflected in The Lightning Ridge Ladies, and in what ways do the female characters provide emotional and practical support to one another? Can you relate to any of these experiences in your own friendships?
- How does the romance between Bella and TJ compare to other romance novels you have read? What makes it unique?
- Why do you think Bella is convinced there might be more to the story behind William’s disappearance when everyone else has accepted his death?
- How does the rural and remote setting of Lightning Ridge influence the story? Do you think the events would have played out differently if the novel had been set in a city or more urban environment?
- Through her friendship with Meesha, Bella gains an appreciation for the art of opal-cutting. Do you think having a hobby or learning a new skill is important to Bella at this time? Why?
- How do you see Meesha's relationship with her sister, Luci? How does the birth of Luci's baby impact Meesha emotionally and in terms of her responsibilities? Is the way it affects her professional journey for better or worse?
- How does Bella and TJ’s relationship reflect the classic ‘enemies to lovers’ or ‘grumpy x sunshine’ tropes? What are some of your favourite tropes in the romance genre?
- Do you think each member of The Lightning Ridge Ladies brings something unique to the group? How do their individual strengths and personalities contribute to the group’s overall dynamic?
- Desiree chooses to keep her knowledge about William’s disappearance a secret from her closest friends and from William’s family for years. Do you think she did the right thing? How would you have handled the situation?
- Like Bella, TJ has experienced loss in his personal life. How does this affect his present-day relationships? Do you think he has fully healed by the end of the novel?
- If you could invite three characters from the novel to a dinner party, who would you choose and what would you serve?
- Have you read Fiona McArthur’s other novel set in Lightning Ridge, The Opal Miner’s Daughter? Discuss the allure of this location as a setting for a work of fiction.
This heartwarming medical rural romance from the bestselling author of The Bush Telegraph is the perfect choice for book clubs wanting a moving and uplifting story to discuss.
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