This reading group guide for I Remember You by Harriet Evans includes an introduction, discussion questions, and ideas for enhancing your book club. The suggested questions are intended to help your reading group find new and interesting angles and topics for your discussion. We hope that these ideas will enrich your conversation and increase your enjoyment of the book.

Introduction

Tess Tennant moves from London to the sleepy picture-perfect town of Langford, where she grew up, to teach Classical Civilization at illustrious Langford College. She finds a cottage to share with her new friend Francesca, a burnt-out city lawyer. Around the corner is her childhood best friend, Adam, whom she’s always loved like a brother. Tess settles into her new rural lifestyle, and Francesca and Adam begin a tumultuous relationship.

But when Tess goes to London with Adam for a big night out, the evening turns into an emotional nightmare. Heartbroken, Tess takes her class on a trip to Rome. The Eternal City in May is beautiful, and soon Tess is swept off her feet by Peter, a charming American newspaper reporter who takes her around the city for a magical week. She forgets the complicated problems waiting for her at home until atragedy occurs and her past and present collide. When she returns to Langford, Tess struggles to return to her former life while maintaining contact with Peter. Adam leaves town, and Tess wonders if the see more