Discuss Harry's relationship with Catherine. Does he "decide" to love Catherine and then find everything about her wonderful, or is there something more complicated about the situation?

List three things about the Hales that make them unusual from what people would expect of a very wealthy family in the 1940s.

When does Harry actually decide to go through with his attack on Verderame? What finally convinces him to attempt it?

What about Harry draws Vanderlyn to him? Is Harry really that impressive of a human-being? What in Vanderlyn's past would cause him to leave his fortune to Harry?

Why does Harry insist on taking on the mafia? Is he right that fighting Verderame is the only way?

Catherine seems to become more brave as the novel progresses. Briefly describe why this could be the case, and what role Harry plays in her apparent transformation...