Sarah Morton's London publisher who offers her his French country house for rest. He had a past affair with Julie's mother but refused to leave his own family. He appears briefly at the end when Sarah visits his office with her new novel.
Julie falsely claims to be John's daughter, revealing her mother was his former mistress.
John is Sarah's publisher who facilitates her retreat and later receives her completed manuscript.
Julia is John's actual daughter, contrasting with the imposter Julie.
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