Characters
- Michael Sutton: A famous opera singer and the father of Christie. He seduces Dawn with fake affection and promises of marriage and a famous singing career. He later abandons her when she becomes pregnant with Christie.
- Christie Longchamp: Dawn's daughter with Michael.
- Emily Booth: Older sister of Lillian and Charlotte. She is a religious fanatic and controlling to everyone.
- Charlotte Booth: Younger sister of Lillian and Emily. She is mentally retarded and acts as an innocent, cheerful child.
- Luther: A caretaker of the Booth plantation. He is treated as a servant by Emily.
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