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Katherine Mary Flannigan

This character is sixteen-years-old at the beginning of the book and is the protagonist of the story.

Sergeant Mike Flannigan

This character marries the protagonist.

Mrs. Carpentier (Sarah)

This character delivers the protagonist's children.

Constance Beauclaire

This character is considered the 'mother of sorrows' by the protagonist.

Margaret O'Fallon

This character is the protagonist's mother.

Oh-Be-Joyful, Mamanowatum, Anne

This character is hired from the Mission to help with housework.

Uncle John

This character is the protagonist's uncle.

Jonathan Forquet

This character is not well liked by the sisters at the Mission.

Mrs. Marlin

This character plants a garden with no roots as a welcome gift.

Cardinal

This character is a thief who steals trapped animals for the skins.

Mildred MacDonald

This character adopts the protagonist's dog after the protagonist gets married.

George Bailey

While on a business trip, this character's significant other was stolen from...

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