Marie Stahlbaum is Clara's deceased mother, whose gifts and memory shape the story. She created the magical world as a young girl, became its beloved queen, and animated its inhabitants with the machine. Her egg-shaped music box and legacy ultimately help Clara understand her own strength.
A frightened woman whom Mrs Jiniwin says is too afraid to resist Daniel Qulip. Mrs Jiniwin describes Daniel as a cruel tyrant, and Betsy's fear helps establish the control he exercises over those around him.
Mariana Belcombe is Anne Lister's secret romantic and sexual partner. She marries Charles Lawton but continues seeing Anne, promising that they may live together after his death. Fearful of scandal, she demands secrecy and eventually leaves when Anne says she has found happiness with Ann Walker.
Margaret is the grieving central character who rejects chloral and seeks purpose by becoming a visitor at Millbank prison. She grows emotionally involved with Selena, investigates a possible independent future abroad, and resists Mother’s attempts to control her after the family’s circumstances change.
Amelia Gentleman is a journalist who contacts Anthony after his release from detention. She asks about his experience, and her reporting provides a route for his account of being wrongly targeted as an illegal immigrant to reach the public. Anthony initially hesitates but agrees to tell his story.
Anna Madeley has 39 screen credits in a career dating back to 1989. Signature works include All Creatures Great & Small, Fatherland, Strawberry Fields. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
