Who is Annie O'Sullivan? What is the source of her anger in the first session of the novel? Why has Annie come to see this psychiatrist, Nadine? What does she hope will result from these visits? What happened to Annie that has caused the press to be interested in her life? How does Annie deal with the intrusion of the press in her life? Why?

Who is Annie's mother? How has Lorraine reacted to Annie's abduction? Why does Lorraine continuously push Annie to talk to the press? What does Annie initially think of her mother's desire that she speak to the press? What is Annie's relationship like with her mother? Has that changed since Annie's abduction and if so, in what way?

Who are David and Daisy? What happened to them? Why does Annie feel guilty about this? Why does Annie's abductor bring up...