Frances Welty

Frances is one of the main characters in the narrative. In addition, she is one of the nine perfect strangers that the title references. She is fifty-two years old and twice-divorced. She later marries Tony.

Frances and outgoing woman with a close circle of friends. In general, she enjoys life. In addition, Frances is observant. She notices important matters such as the reference Masha makes to the stars and the fact that the item that Masha uses to attack Heather is sharp enough to kill her.

Frances is Marsha’s foil. Frances embraces the opportunity to be a grandmother figure for children who are not even related to her. Masha, on the other hand, avoids learning about her grandchild. Frances fits into different environments as part of a team. Masha gives up trying to fit in with Australians and she has to be in control. While Masha...