Mrs. Harkness is a member of the family that accepts Helen as the presumed widow of Hugh. After realizing Helen is in serious trouble, she remains loyal to her and writes a false confession claiming responsibility for Stephen's death. She gives the letter to her maid before dying of heart failure.
Ellen's aunt, who is among the family members involved after Ellen is released from the asylum. When Ellen returns home, Clara discovers her armed in the bedroom and is told to remain there. She alerts David by telephone, prompting him to arrive and intervene during Ellen's confrontation with Kent.
Emily is Joyce’s close friend and fellow social climber, whom Joyce meets after moving into San Francisco society. Later divorced, disillusioned, and alcoholic in Port-au-Prince, Emily lives with a gigolo and warns Joyce about the uncertain future awaiting her after the divorce.
The central figure whose journal drives the narrative. She initially forbids her niece's romance based on her past marriage to Anthony. After Anthony's death, she reads his posthumous letter, discovers his innocence, and seeks forgiveness.
Collier’s mother is a high-powered attorney who hosts a party for distinguished guests. Marita insists on meeting her and turns up at the gathering in an unsuitable outfit, offending the guests with her perfume. Her party becomes the setting for an awkward encounter between Marita and the world of Collier’s family.
Jane Cowl has 14 screen credits in a career dating back to 1915. Signature works include No Man of Her Own, The Secret Fury, The Spreading Dawn. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
