Ilsa Hermann is the mayor’s wife who witnesses Liesel rescuing a scorched book from a Nazi book burning. Rather than stopping her, Ilsa later allows Liesel to enter her private library, giving Liesel access to books and strengthening the girl’s connection to reading during the war.
A solitary country woman who takes in the accident survivor Laura, attempting to fill the emotional void left by her daughter Jelena's suicide. She experiences a mental breakdown when Laura leaves but eventually finds family reconciliation and peace.
Clara is Jeanne's mother and Hans's partner, living with them in Portugal while hiding their past as members of a left-wing terrorist group. When their identities are exposed, she helps flee the country and seek safety in Germany, while also struggling with relationship problems involving Hans.
A patient in Maximilian's practice, experiencing psychological or emotional challenges that drive her episodic storyline.
Maria is the daughter in a three-generation family that lives together and runs a profitable marriage-ad business. She is dressed and styled for each new assignment, then charms the men who respond until they hand over their savings. She is the scheme's recruiter and seducer, working with her mother and grandmother.
Barbara Auer has 97 screen credits in a career dating back to 1971. Signature works include The Book Thief, Mirrors No. 3, Sugarlove. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
