Alfie's submissive girlfriend who becomes pregnant with his son, Malcolm. She rejects his refusal to marry her, chooses to keep the child, and ultimately marries a kinder man, cutting Alfie off from his fatherhood.
Sue is Barry's live-in partner. When she meets Joe, a young married policeman, they feel an immediate mutual attraction, placing her at the center of the romantic rivalry between the two men. The synopsis does not specify what she does during the later police confrontation or warehouse robbery.
Artie's childhood friend and later his partner, Ann receives half of a sixpence from him as a symbol of their love. She becomes a maid, and Artie later leaves her for Helen. After he ends that engagement, he marries Ann, but his grand ambitions make her unhappy; they reunite after he loses his fortune and plan a modest life together.
Sally Martin recalls Johnny as a lonely figure whom other people laughed at. Her recollection connects the present investigation to the dance-hall events that shaped Johnny's fixation. The summary identifies her as Sally Martin but does not describe her involvement in the investigation beyond this memory of Johnny.
Marilyn is one of the women Edwin encounters after the transplant brings him unexpected sexual attention. Their encounter makes him reconsider his behavior: he realizes that intimacy means little unless he genuinely cares for the other person.
A woman from Bradford who knows Sammy. She actively helps him raise the needed cash, even performing as a stripper. She attempts to flee with him but is sent ahead to board the coach alone at Victoria Coach Station while Sammy stays to confront the waiting thugs.
The lock-keeper's daughter who initially wants to leave the canal lifestyle. She becomes pregnant by Hemel, leading to a confrontation with her father. Ultimately compromises by agreeing to live on the boat with Hemel and their child until the canal's working fleet is retired.
Julia Foster has 32 screen credits in a career dating back to 1962. Their work is anchored in the Alfie Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Mr. Axelford's Angel, Crimes, Moll Flanders. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
