Thanks again Gransnet for a thought provoking read. As others have already said, this isn't a book I would have chosen.
I knew relatively little about this period of American history and the activities of the Ku Klux Klan prior to reading 'At First Light' but Lafaye's writing is so vivid and well researched, drawing the reader in to the story. From the Further Reading section at the end of the novel, you appreciate how the author has studied every aspect of life at the time. This novel is far more layered than a simple love story. Alicia and Morales are complex, fully rounded characters, who develop as the novel progresses. All the characters, even the more minor ones, are deftly drawn and will stay in my mind for some time....always the sign of a good read!
I liked the Questions for Discussion at the end, particularly the last one...given the impact of Trump's presidency on the apparent resurgence of the KKK. That said, I found the character of Dwayne a symbol of hope, in his ability to walk away from the prejudice of others and make his own mind up.
Any questions I had were answered by the concluding sections so I'd simply like to express my thanks and admiration to the author.