A guest who narrates the tale of the haunted mirror. She recounts how her husband Peter saw a supernatural reflection after receiving the mirror as a gift, leading to a violent confrontation where he accuses her of infidelity. She saves herself by shattering the mirror.
The ambitious and manipulative wife of Phil Nosseross who funds Fabian's venture in exchange for a forged nightclub license and ultimately leaves her husband.
Katharine Susannah Prichard is a local novelist and co-founder of the Communist Party of Australia who befriends David while he continues studying after his family crisis. Her encouragement helps him break away from Peter and accept the opportunity to study at the Royal College of Music in London.
After her father's death, Joanna inherits Little Baynham and takes charge of the farm, insisting that her decisions be respected. She experiments with the flock and resists leaving during lambing, even when it complicates her romance with Martin Trevor. After Martin's death, she welcomes the prospect of Arthur Alce marrying her sister Ellen.
Alice is an unhappy waitress who is brought with eight other people to the mysterious castle overlooking an unseen city. She takes part in the group's discussions about what they find there and whether to remain in the city for good or return to her former life.
Dr. Martin's wife and a London couturier who reluctantly hosts the mermaid.
Elsie is the meek maid at the Notting Hill boarding house where Tommy investigates the residents. She is part of the household whose occupants come under scrutiny as Tommy and Louise try to determine whether anyone there is connected to the military blueprints or is a traitor. The synopsis does not identify her as guilty or provide further details about her role.
Helen is a young, wealthy, attractive American who rents George's London home and is initially in love with him. She joins the Scottish household, advises Richard about dealing with Maria, and later develops an attraction to Richard. She rejects George's proposal and eventually marries Richard.
A family friend who invites Catherine to Bath, Somerset, to help Mr. Allen's gout. She introduces Catherine to the Thorpe family, facilitating her initial social circle and friendships in the city.
Jack Dickens' sharp-tongued maid who assists him in managing the farm and raising Sally.
Googie Withers has 51 screen credits in a career dating back to 1935. Their work is anchored in the Miranda Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include It Always Rains on Sunday, Dead of Night, Port of Escape. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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