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Vanessa

The protagonist of the novel, this character struggles in the wake of her marriage to an emotionally and physically abusive individual.

Emma

This character begins working as an assistant and, a year later, becomes engaged to her employer. When her fiancé's ex-wife begins to warn her against getting married, this character initially does not believe her.

Richard

This character is abusive and controlling. He wants a perfect wife and family.

Maureen

This character is the older sister of a man who is very abusive and controlling. After the death of their parents, she helped to raise him.

Charlotte

This character is the aunt of the novel's protagonist. When it is discovered she is going blind, the protagonist vows to help her.

Samantha

This character is the best friend of the novel's protagonist. After the protagonist gets married, the friendship between these two characters begins to fade away...

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