Vera is a princess engaged to a Russian nobleman who falls in love with Feodor, a young boatman. He saves her during the revolution and brings her to an inn as his wife. Captured with Feodor by the royal army, she is forced to dance for drunken soldiers; after they are sentenced to be shot, the revolutionists rescue them, and she leaves with Feodor.
Jocelyn Huntington is an English woman whom Hal Winslow rescues from rioting beggars in China. Her connection to Lord Anthony Huntington is indicated by her family name, and she becomes the object of Hal's affection. After Hal wins the race back to Boston, the story pairs his romantic success with his victory at sea.
Millicent is a singer from Ossawatomie who auditions for impresario Thomas Sullivan with a song by her boyfriend, Brian McBride. Sullivan hires her and takes her to New York, where she becomes famous. Her relationship with Brian is central to the story: he later arrives in the city but keeps his presence secret until he has achieved success, and they reunite at the end.
Helen Maitland is the last remaining member of a missionary group encountered by 'Hurricane' Hardy in the Sahara Desert. He carries her to the coast and initially threatens her freedom, but she later befriends Ralph Alden at Leon Roche's hotel. She becomes Ralph's new love and helps him rehabilitate.
Barbara Smith is the young woman whom Tommy helps at the start of the story. Before Tommy can learn more about her, her social-climbing aunt whisks her away, prompting him to search for her. Barbara is Charlie's sister, and Tommy eventually reconnects with her at the society party, though the police arrive soon afterward.
The protagonist who inherits a country home and a seemingly broken-down racehorse named Vagabond after her father's death. To survive, she teaches music. Upon discovering her brother's desperate gambling scheme, she partners with Jimmie Driscoll to test the horse, prays for rain to exploit its wet-track strength, and eventually wins Jimmie's love.
Rhoda Remsen is Paul Remsen's wife and Peggy's mother. After separating from Paul, she takes Peggy to live with her in the country. Peggy's journey to New York to find her father, and her appearance on the opening-night stage, lead to a reconciliation between Rhoda and Paul.
The sister of millionaire Richard King. She visits the Patriarch to be cured of her condition and is successfully healed, prompting her brother to pay Burke a substantial sum of $50,000.
Audrey is John Woodward's daughter, whom Bruce Sands begins flirting with while staying at her father's home. After Audrey is injured in a fall from a horse, Bruce believes she is dying and promises to marry her. When she recovers, he breaks that promise and returns to the city.
Lola captivates Frank Wheeler, who does not initially know of her connection to the German-run charity scheme. She eventually confesses her involvement to him, but another member of the organization shoots and kills her in Frank's presence. Her death leads to Frank being arrested for murder.
Elinor Fair has 43 screen credits in a career dating back to 1916. Signature works include The Volga Boatman, Sin Town, The Yankee Clipper. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
