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Penelope Keeling

The main character of the novel, she is an independent, strong woman who lives at Podmore's Thatch.

Antonia Hamilton

She comes to live with Penelope after her father passes away suddenly.

Danus Muirfield

He is a well-bred, intelligent and unique individual who helps Penelope in the garden.

Olivia Keeling

Penelope's favorite child, she is the only one of the three children that really understands her and respects her.

Nancy Chamberlain

Penelope's oldest daughter, she is ultimately the reason why Penelope marries Ambrose Keeling.

Noel Keeling

The perpetual playboy, he represents another facet of his father and has little in common with his mother.

Richard Lomax

The love of Penelope's life, he is an American who is stationed in Porthkerris during World War II.

Ambrose Keeling

The first man that Penelope has as a boyfriend, he will eventually become her husband.

Doris

She learns to fit in...

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