Vere

Vere is one of The Guineveres. She was the first of The Guineveres to arrive at the convent and the story is told primarily from her perspective. She is the most faithful of The Guineveres, though as time wears on at the convent, she does come to doubt somewhat as she wonders if she will ever go home.

Vere was left at the convent by her mother after the two had lived an itinerant lifestyle during which they were mostly homeless. Vere’s mother suffered from mental illness and sometimes talked to people who were not there. She also preached about her visions to passersby while Vere held a hat to collect change.

When Gwen becomes pregnant by Vere’s soldier, Vere does not react in anger. After Gwen leaves the convent, Vere decides to stay and raise Gwen’s baby there even though she is given an...