The books main character. Throughout most of the story he is 28 years old.more...
Andrew Hales kind wife.more...
Ethans sickly wife who is seven years his senior. Throughout most of the story she is 35 years old. Originally came to Starkfield to take care of Ethans ailing mother. She is also Ethans cousin.more...
Daughter of Orin Silver and Zeenas caretaker. more...
a middle-aged widow...
A rich Irish grocer. Michael Eadys son.more...
A hired man who works for Ethan....
a stage driver...
Owner of a new brick store. Denis Eadys father.more...
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Engaged to Ruth Varnum....
Matties father and Zeenas cousin.more...
A Starkfield builder....
Zeenas aunt.more...
Ethans ailing mother.more...
A store owner and widow....
A doctor Zeena sees while visiting her Aunt Martha. He has an office in Worcester, Massachusetts....
A patient of Dr. Bucks. Zeena claims he cured her ailments. more...
Zeenas aunt.more...
A stage driver....
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Elderly woman. Lawyer Varnums wife and Ruths mother.more...