Carrie’s War

An adult widow who revisits a life-altering wartime period, carrying the weight of the past into present life. She navigates grief with quiet resolve and a fierce love for her children. Her observations reveal how memory shapes trust, judgement, and the definition of home.

Carrie's younger brother evacuated to Wales, forming a bond with Albert and Johnny while learning the fragility of belonging. He endures fear and curiosity in a strange town, showing early signs of loyalty and courage. His perspective highlights a child's resilience in the face of displacement.

The tough, authoritative head of the Evans household who masks a complex tenderness beneath a hard exterior. He wrestles with hardship and a long-simmering feud with his sister, yet reveals a genuine desire to protect those he shelters. He embodies the paradox of strength and vulnerability.

The Evans siblings' cherished guardian who grows close to the evacuees and offers steadiness amid tension. Her relationship with Major Harper hints at a private life shaped by loss and quiet hope. She represents warmth and resilience within a fragile family unit.

Owner of Druid's Bottom and a caretaker figure whose memories and will shape the house's fate. She embodies the wisdom of the place and the gentle authority that binds the community to its history. Her passing triggers questions about legacy and truth.

A disabled evacuee living with Gotobed at Druid's Bottom, who forms bonds with Carrie and Nick through shared stories of the house. He embodies resilience and a quiet spirit that anchors the children's explorations of legend and memory.

An evacuee whose affectionate nature and loyalty persist as he visits Druid's Bottom and supports efforts to restore the ruined house. He remains a steady presence in the shifting years after the evacuation.

An American soldier who grows closer to Auntie Lou, bringing cross-cultural perspective and a glimmer of hope amid wartime hardship. His relationship with Lou adds emotional weight to the pursuit of belonging and forgiveness.

The household's rumored wise woman whose stories thread through the children’s days, offering a sense of mystery and continuity in the house's legends.