A rebellious police officer with unorthodox methods who assists Ashley in her investigation. He is involved in the mystery surrounding Criquette's attack and the Montgomery family secrets.
An off-screen voice heard during the story.
Boris Malinowski is a successful, open-minded freethinker who has achieved his goals, though his pride in those successes can shade into arrogance. As his wife Béatrice suffers from a mysterious depression, he begins a relationship with colleague Helga and grows close to Klara, their maid. The arrival of a stranger challenges his assumptions and certainties.
Max is a paraplegic artist whose past relationship with Lucie remains deeply complicated. He welcomes people into his life, shares a meal and conversation with Laurel, and encourages Mortimer's painting. He is intrigued by the possibility of finding family, while Lucie later returns and accuses him of rape.
A narrator who provides storytelling context for the events.
Michel is Bernard's business rival, whose family's influence and commercial moves threaten Bernard's interests. Their conflict intensifies through corporate acquisitions and political maneuvering, making Michel a key opponent during Bernard's renewed efforts to build and defend his business empire.
James Hyndman has 26 screen credits in a career dating back to 1993. Their work is anchored in the Dans une galaxie près de chez vous Collection universe with 2 titles. Signature works include The Girl Who Cried Pearls, Le cœur a ses raisons, Boris Without Beatrice. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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