Ellie Hathaway
Ellie is a lawyer who defends Katie Fisher in a court, who is charged for her baby’s killing. This woman is a clever and professional lawyer, because she wins court examinations many times. However, if we talk about justice, this is not her main feature. Ellie helps guilty millionaires to avoid prison. Moreover, she hides the fact that Sarah Fisher is guilty of Katie’s baby death. Nevertheless, Ellie is kind and sympathetic, because she understands that Katie will be hard to lose her mother Sarah.
Katie Fisher
Katie is a young Amish girl, who gives birth to an illegitimate child. At first, the reader is sure that she kills her baby. It gives the impression that Katie is an unfeeling and deceitful girl. However, it turns out that Katie is a victim of this situation. She did not intend specially to get rid of her baby. Katie is very frightened that her parents will abandon her, but not such a terrible person, who will be able to kill her own child.
Leda
Leda is Katie’s aunt, who is very worried about the girl. The woman understands that it is necessary to protect her own niece and begs Ellie Hathaway to help her. Her deed proves that Leda is one of those people, who do not quit in a difficult situation. Her support and kindness help Katie survive this nightmare.
Sarah Fisher
Sarah is Katie’s mother. She is very fond of her children and she is faithful to her husband and religion. However, the deed that she does will change the reader’s opinion forever. She secretly gets rid of her daughter’s baby, fearing that Katie will become an outcast. Being a religious woman, she commits a sin and this is not excusable.
Aaron Fisher
Aaron is Katie’s father and an owner of the Amish farm. Religion has the most significant place in his life. Aaron will despise anyone, who will be against the church even his children. He refuses his son, because Jacob chooses another way of life.
Coop
Coop is Ellie’s ex and a psychiatrist. He still loves Ellie and helps her to clarify all the circumstances with Katie Fisher. He is a kind and courageous man, who achieves Ellie’s love.
Jacob Fisher
Jacob is Katie’s brother, who is despised by his father, because Jacob rejects the religion and leaves his home. Nevertheless, he goes back home to support his sister, because Jacob loves Katie very much.
Adam Sinclair
Adam is Jacob’s best friend and Katie’s ex. It turns out that he is a father of Katie’s baby, but Katie does not inform him. Adam is very disappointed, when he learns that Katie was pregnant and she lost her baby. If he knew about Katie’s pregnancy, maybe everything would be different, because Adam loves her.
