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Antonia

This person is the protagonist of the novel. This person is a widow and a retired college professor.

Sam

This person is the husband of the protagonist. This person dies, leaving his partner a widow.

Beth Trotter

This person is a doctor. This person befriends the protagonist after helping to look after a pregnant teenage girl.

Izzy

This person is the older sister to the protagonist. This person is believed by her sisters to be suffering from bipolar disorder. This person eventually dies by suicide.

Mona

This person is a sister to the protagonist. This person is a therapist.

Tilly

This person is a sister to the protagonist. This person is known as "the doer" among her sisters and has a partner named Kaspar.

Estela

This person is a Mexican teen. This person travels from Mexico to be with her boyfriend. This person has another man's baby when...

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