Characters for Mrs. March

Mrs. Agatha (Kirby) March—the protagonist; married to George March

George March—Mrs. March’s husband, well-known author who has just published a book that’s getting a lot of press

Johanna—the main character in George March’s new book; Mrs. March is concerned that George has based this character on her

Jonathan March—the Marches’ 8-year-old son

Paulette “Paula” March—George March’s daughter by a previous marriage (a photo more than a character)

Barbara March—George March’s mother

Martha—the Marches’ housekeeper

Lisa—Mrs. March’s older sister; married to Fred

Edgar—George March’s editor

Zelda—George March’s literary agent

Gabrielle Lynne—a book jacket designer who attends the party Mrs. March gives for George’s book (her cigarette case is the one Mrs. March steals)

Kiki—Mrs. March’s make-believe childhood “friend”

Alec Miller—a neighbor boy who goes to the same school as Jonathan March

Sheila & Bob Miller—Alec’s parents; Mrs. March seems to rely on Sheila for Jonathan-related activities (school pick-ups and drop-offs, play dates, etc.)

Sylvia Gibbler—a twenty-something murder victim, currently in the news

Amy Bryant—Sylvia Gibbler’s friend and co-worker, currently living with Gibbler’s grandmother, Babka

Jennifer—the woman George March admits to having an affair with