Who is Charity Lang from Crossing to Safety and what is their importance?

Charity Lang comes from a distinguished background. Her father was a Harvard professor, and her mother was well-known and educated. She attended finishing schools in Paris, and went to college at Smith. In addition to being well-educated and cultured, she is also described as strikingly beautiful...... tall and thin with dark hair and a brilliant smile.

Charity's personality is as forceful as her appearance. Outgoing and generous, she is also known to be controling. Most of the time, this works out well for everyone, but it can feel stifling to her loved ones. Charity has numerous children, and she is constantly busy with causes and philanthropies.