Foxfire

A New York socialite who marries Dart after a whirlwind romance. She navigates the rough Lodestone environment with determination, seeking love and equality while facing gossip and cultural misunderstandings. Her experiences culminate in pregnancy, miscarriage, and a resolve to bridge two worlds.

A mining engineer whose pride and adherence to old-world beliefs shape his relationship with Amanda. He dreams of reviving the foxfire shaft and proving his worth, even as cultural tensions and misunderstandings threaten their bond. His arc grows as he confronts love and responsibility.

Hugh Slater’s nurse who enjoys stirring trouble and spreading gossip. She amplifies suspicions about Amanda and Hugh, fueling jealousy and conflict within Lodestone’s tight-knit community. Her actions catalyze misunderstandings that test Amanda and Dart’s relationship.

A doctor with a penchant for liquor who openly shows attraction to Amanda, complicating the couple’s marriage. His flirtations and rivalries contribute to the town’s social tensions and misunderstandings. He becomes a catalyst for the couple’s emotional confrontations.

Owner of Tyson Copper and the mine’s backer, whose pragmatic business sense drives the foxfire project. He weighs risk against reward and navigates the ethical lines of funding a dangerous venture. His decisions significantly impact Amanda and Dart’s plans.

Mine superintendent and husband to the meddling Mrs. Mablett. He represents the firm’s authority in Lodestone and often clashes with Dart’s ambitions. His perspective reveals the gendered dynamics and power structures in the mining operation.

Dart’s mother, an Apache princess who has reclaimed her heritage and maintains a cautious distance from Western norms. She offers Amanda a window into the complexities of Dart’s background and the loyalty binding family and culture.

Amanda’s mother, a society figure who disapproves of her daughter’s rapid marriage and the implications of Dart’s heritage. Her stance highlights the friction between high-society expectations and frontier realities.