Meggies true love, a handsome, ambitious Irish Catholic priest.more...
The central character, the only daughter in a large family of sons. The novel takes her from early childhood to old age....
Meggies husband and the father of Justinemore...
Paddys wife and Meggies mother, an aristocratic woman who bore a child out of wedlock before marrying Paddy Cleary.more...
Meggies father, a kind and simple Irish labourer.more...
Meggies eldest brother, Fees out-of-wedlock first son, Paddys stepson. A favourite of both Meggie and Fee.more...
Son of Meggie and Ralph....
Daughter of Meggie and Luke, an intelligent, independent girl....
Paddys immensely wealthy older sister; Father Ralphs benefactor; owner of Drogheda.more...
Friend of Ralph and eventually Dane. Member of the West German Parliament and eventual husband of Justine....
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