Norah

Norah is one of two main characters and the narrator of the novel. She is Katherine's daughter, and the mother of two children herself. The time at which the events of the novel take place, properly speaking, occurs when Norah is in her 50s. Although the novel describes events that take place at an earlier date, many times even before Norah is born, it is always through the lens of Norah who is nearing old age, married, and living in Bray.

Norah is a writer and novelist by profession. However, the details and progress of her career play only a minor peripheral role in the development of her character. Norah's character is described mostly as it relates to her relationship with Katherine, her experience with men, and her desire to identify her father. Norah is often hesitant to engage with her mother sincerely because she does not know...