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Olivia Whitelaw

She resented her mother and her decision to spend the majority of her time helping the less fortunate rather than spending time with her only child. This caused her to behave in ways in which she knew her mother would not approve.

Kenneth Fleming

He was a brilliant student despite his living in a poor section of the city known as the Isle of Dogs. He had every chance to live go on with his career, but perhaps chose the safer option.

Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley

He is a man of privilege. He persuades someone to come forward with the truth about a loved one, but in the end is forced to make his own difficult decision.

Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers

This character is an old fashioned investigator who focuses on a suspect and refuses to be budged. She is unhappy with her partner's uncommon techniques...

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