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Nathaniel Williams

This character's parents leave the character and a sibling, as children, in the care of strangers while the character's mother secretly carries out work for British intelligence.

Rachel Williams

This character works in a theater as an adult and has a baby named after the man who died protecting the character and a sibling when they were children.

Rose Williams

This character works as a secret operative for British intelligence and specializes in intercepting radio signals from enemy transmissions.

The Moth

This character dies protecting two children in the character's care while the children's parent is working for British intelligence.

The Darter

This character smuggles Greyhound racing dogs into England and also transports explosives along the River Thames.

Nathaniel's Father

This character is said to have moved to Singapore early in the novel and was scarred by experiences in World War II.

Marsh Felon

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