Who is Eve Dallas? Why is she called Dallas? Where does that name come from? What is unique about Dallas's past? How does this past affect Dallas's actions in this novel? How does it affect her decision to get involved with Roarke? Does this past make it easier to see the dynamics in the DeBlass family?

Who is Roarke? Where does he come from? Why is he a suspect in the death of Sharon DeBlass? Could he have killed Sharon? What might his motive have been? How does Dallas prove him innocent? Why does Roarke insist on seeing Dallas? Why does he insert himself into her investigation? Who are the DeBlasses to Roarke? Why does he care so deeply for Sharon's parents? How is this unusual for Roarke?

Who is Simpson? Why does Dallas dislike Simpson? What does Simpson do to complicate the investigation...