Jess's mother, whose past and true identity are slowly revealed as a central part of the family mystery, coming to the forefront after a significant family event.

Jess's grandmother, whose hospitalization and subsequent events set the narrative in motion; she is a powerful yet enigmatic figure with closely guarded family secrets.

An intelligent and determined woman from England, married to Thomas Turner after World War II, who becomes unfairly accused of a tragic event that is crucial to the family’s history.

The owner of a grocery store in Tambilla, whose love for literature and connection with a central character mark pivotal moments in the story.