Printable Book Club Questions for a A Palm Beach Wife by Susannah Marren

Why do you think Edward chose to tell Faith about their money issues during the gala? What does that say about Edward?
What was your impression of the descriptions of Palm Beach; from the clothing to the plastic surgery to the mansions? Have you ever been to Palm Beach?
Why do you think Faith married Edward? How did he fail her time and time again? What did you think about Faith and her character arc?
Once it becomes apparent the couple won’t dig out of their financial hole, Faith begins to sell many of their prized items. But she’s not sentimental about it. Are you surprised that action didn’t cause her to become more upset?
What did you think about Faith’s relationship with Katherine? In the beginning it seemed that she was pushing the Palm Beach lifestyle onto her but at the end, she has a different tune. What changed for Faith about Palm Beach? Why do you think she decided to stay around the area?
We find out that Faith got pregnant at 15 and gave up her baby who was eventually named Denise. Thirty years later, she comes back to Faith. What did you think about this storyline for Faith? Do you think Faith, Katherine and Denise will continue to get closer? In what ways is Denise more like Faith than Katherine? And finally, why did Faith keep Denise a secret all these years?
Let’s talk about Faith and Lucas. So it sounds like Lucas broke up with Faith right as they made their way to Palm Beach. Does Faith still have feelings for them? Did they sleep together that first time they met up or did they only make out? Were you surprised he didn’t play a larger role in the novel?
Why do you think Faith was so committed to the consignment shop?
And on that commitment note, are you surprised Faith stuck with Edward? Do you think she was going to tell him she wanted a divorce when she met him the last time at the health facility?
Now let’s talk the ending! Did Edward die? Was he using again?
What happens next for Faith, Katherine and Denise?
Do you think there were any lessons from the novel?