An American teacher kidnapped by slave traders. She is rescued by O'Shay in Zanzibar and stows away on the balloon. The crew takes her aboard during their stop in Hezak. Imprisoned in Timbuktu alongside Fergusson and Sir Henry, she is eventually rescued by the crew. She develops a romantic connection with O'Shay by the journey's end.
Reporter and rescued teacher who develop a romantic connection throughout the expedition.
Rescued American teacher who becomes part of the official aerial expedition team.
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