Clara

Clara Warren is the 16 year-old main character and narrator of the novel “The Mermaid’s Sister” by Carrie Anne Noble. Clara is the adoptive sister of Maren, and the adoptive daughter of Verity. As she later learns, Ezra is her adoptive father. Her biological parentage is unknown. Clara is a sweet, pretty girl, who is very conservative and reserved in her lifestyle. She is sensitive and deeply compassionate toward others, especially Maren. Clara is secretly in love with O’Neill, but is dismayed to learn that O’Neill seems to be in love with Maren. Clara is also heartbroken with the knowledge that Maren is achieving her true form as a mermaid.

Together with O’Neill, they set out to bring Maren to the ocean but are abducted by the Phipps. Disunity among the Phipps allows an escape, during which time Clara and O’Neill bring Maren to...