Hadley Richardson
Hadley Richardson is the protagonist of the story. She is known as the first wife of Ernest Hemingway. Kind, even-tempered Hadley helps young Ernest to pursue a writing career. They move to Paris where they meet prominent American writers and artists of that time.
Ernest Hemingway
Ernest Hemingway is a Nobel Prize winner, novelist, short-story writer, and journalist. Hadley Richardson is the first of his four wives.
Kate
Kate is Hadley’s old friend. As it turns out, Kate and Ernest used to be in love when they were teenagers.
Kenley
Kenley is Hadley and Ernest’s old friend.
Florence Richardson
Florence Richardson is Hadley’s mother. Though Hadley loves her mother, she admits that their relationship is strained.
Hadley’s Siblings
Dorothea, Fonnie, and Jamie are Hadley’s siblings.
Ronald
Ronald is Fonnie’s husband.
Bumby
Bumby (Jack Hemingway) is a son of Hadley and Ernest.
Paul Mowrer
Paul Mowrer is a prominent American journalist and Hadley’s second husband. They met in 1927 after Hadley’s divorce.
Pauline
Pauline is Ernest Hemingway’s second wife.
