Printable Book Club Questions for The Gown by Jennifer Robson

The story is told from the perspectives of Ann, Miriam and Heather. At the beginning we find each one at a crossroads of sorts. Let’s talk about how each woman evolved through the book.
The author Jennifer Robson really paints a picture of how bleak London was post-war. Why do you think the royal wedding seemed to boost morale for the citizens?
There’s an interesting dynamic of how each person views the royals. Ann’s sister-in-law is not impressed and Miriam doesn’t quite understand the fascination with them when she moves to London. Whereas Ann is a fan and is proud to work on the clothing for the women of the royal family. How do you think you would have felt about the royal family during that era? How do you feel about them now? Have you ever watched any of the royal weddings?
What did you think about the scenes involving making the embroidery for the gown?
Even though it’s post-war, the people of that era lived with the horror of the war for the rest of their lives. Let’s talk about how the war impacted Miriam and Ann.
Why do you think Ann never talked about her past in London and working on Queen Elizabeth II’s gown with her family?
What do you think was the defining motivation for Ann to leave behind the embroideries from the gown and address it to Heather?
Why do you think Heather was so persistent in finding out more about her grandmother’s past? What did she discover about herself as well?
Do you agree with Ann that her only choice for that era was to leave London and move to Canada for a clean break?
Why do you think Ann never tried to get in touch with Miriam?
Miriam becomes a famous artist, marries Walter and has a big family. What did you think about how her life turned out?
Let’s talk about the romance between Heather and Daniel! Will they last?