Susan Vernon
She is a 35-year-old woman who lost her husband. Lady Susan is a hypocritical cunning person who wants to marry her daughter. The main quality of the future spouse, according to the mother, is a high position in society and wealth. In and of herself, Susan Vernon does not represent anything worthwhile, but she has got used to achieve much by flattery and flirtation in relations with men. She considers her daughter Frederica dumb, soft and slow, and also unable to organize her future life.
Frederica Vernon
Frederica is a 16-year-old girl, the daughter of Lady Vernon. She is shy and calm. She is afraid of her mother, who has despised her since childhood. Has a secret sympathy.
Charles Vernon
Charles Vernon is Lady Susan's brother-in-law.
Reginald de Courcy
Reginald de Courcy is the brother of Mrs. Vernon, who at the beginning of the story was in love with Lady Susan. After a certain time he reveals the true essence of a hypocritical woman.
Mrs. Catherine Vernon
Mrs. Catherine Vernon is the wife of Charles Vernon. She has a burning hatred for Lady Susan since her youth, when she tried to destroy the family happiness of a young family.
Lady de Courcy
Lady de Courcy is Reginald's mother, who worries about her son, because she understands Lady Susan's intentions.
Alicia Johnson
Alicia Johnson is a close friend of Lady Susan, despite the fact that her husband is against communication. It is she to whom Susan trusts all her secrets and does not hide her true face.
