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What state does Darcy live in?

Georgia. Darcy lived in Conners, Georgia, a small town outside of Atlanta.

What war is taking place during the book?

Vietnam War. Darcy does a project on the war and Barry (Darcy's brother in-law)helps her by giving her a journal his brother wrote while he was in the war.

What was the name of Darcy's best friend?

Becky. Becky was Darcy's friend but also a gossiper who couldn't be trusted to keep secrets for very long.

What was the name of Darcy's sister?

Adel. Adel was 5 years older than Darcy. They were never really close to each other like most sisters are.

What was the name of the boy Darcy falls in love with?

Jason. Jason was Carole's younger brother from Chicago who gave Darcy her first kiss.

Who was Darcy named after?

her great-grandmother. Darcy's full name was Darcy Rebecca Quinlin. Her great-grandmother's name was Rebecca.

What is the name of Darcy's niece, Adel's baby?

Joy. Joy Rebecca was named for Darcy and Adel's mother.

What was the name of the minister's wife who was Darcy's mother's friend?

Carole. Carole was the minister's wife at the Baptist Church and Jason's older sister.

Where were Barry and Adel sent after they were married?

Germany. They were sent to Germany because Barry was in the military. Eventually, when Barry left for a secret mission, a pregnant Adel begged her parents to allow her to return to Conners.

In which year does this book take place?

1974. The book takes place in 1974 when the Vietnam War was going on.