A spoiled socialite who initially offers Godfrey money to pose as a forgotten man. After he humiliates her, she holds a grudge, attempts to seduce him, frames him by hiding her necklace, and later expresses remorse.
Margaret Van Kase is a woman from a prominent family whom Stephen Recka courts to gain acceptance in respectable society. She loves Philip Easton and recognizes that Recka has framed him, yet agrees to marry Recka so Philip can be cleared. She remains contemptuous of Recka and ultimately leaves with Philip for their honeymoon.
A wealthy and elegant socialite who serves as Michael Lanyard's central romantic interest. She appears across the 1926 and 1935 installments, initially connected to the Mayfair family jewels and later as the catalyst for Michael's romantic focus over pure criminal gain.
Steve's former love interest who lives on the floor below him. After an elevator mishap leaves Steve disoriented, she nurses him back to health with alcohol, inadvertently causing marital suspicion. She later aids Steve in his elaborate disguise plan to reconcile with his wife.
Audrey is the wife of lawyer Tom O'Connor. The ten bills reach the couple as they circulate through town, and the story reveals the individual dramas of those who possess the money. Her connection to Tom places her among the residents caught up in the bills' passage.
An aspiring actress who relies on influential producer Anthony Powell as her sponsor. She initially clashes with Jean Maitland over their shared connection to Powell. Powell eventually discards her, and she is publicly taunted by Jean at the Club Grotto before fading from the narrative.
Margaret meets Sam Houston at a presidential ball in Washington, where the two fall in love. She returns with him to Texas and becomes his romantic partner as he takes up the cause of freeing the territory from Mexican rule.
A determined widow who kidnapped her young son Sonny from his paternal grandparents. She purchases a wagon from Kenneth Murdock, travels west despite warnings, confides her past in Clint, and develops a silent romantic bond with him throughout the arduous journey.
An authenticator working for Jim Fleg, she helps swindle Martin Cleaver alongside art dealer Rebescu. She refuses Fleg's order to return Cleaver's money, tries to manipulate both Cleaver and Hal McByrne, and hides the library's valuable books. Though she exposes Fleg to McByrne, she is later killed by Pahsen.
Meg Archer meets newspaper photographer Kent Murdock at Stanley Redfield's party. After Redfield is killed, she escapes to Kent's apartment in the same building and hides in his shower while police search for her. The police suspect her of the murder, making her flight and connection to Kent central to the investigation.
Mother of Stephanie and Terry. After a seven-year separation due to divorce, she is happily reunited with Jeff thanks to the twins and their new boyfriends.
A famous Hollywood film star and widow who has kept her daughter Gloria's existence secret from the press. After a long separation, she is brought to Paris by Richard Todd, where she tearfully reunites with Gloria and develops a romance with him.
Gail Patrick has 65 screen credits in a career dating back to 1932. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently The Claudia Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Dangerous to Know, King of the Wild Horses, My Favorite Wife. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
