Midnight

Charming, roguish man who enters Stella's orbit with a sense of danger. He carries a gun described as for his work, hints at a nomadic, risky lifestyle, and catalyzes the emotional passion surrounding Stella while foreshadowing violence.

Jury foreman whose authoritative, principled stance is tested by his daughter's romance and the press of public opinion. He struggles between his memory of past pronouncements about the 'law' and the pressure to compromise for family.

Edward's daughter who pursues a rapid, passionate relationship with Gar Boni. She is impulsive and emotionally driven, and ultimately carries the drama of the double murder scheme into the family's orbit.

Defendant on trial for shooting her husband, insisting the act came from extreme emotional pressure rather than intent. Her dignity under sentence underscores the tragedy at the heart of passion crimes.

The prosecuting attorney driving the case forward, representing the state and the hunt for truth within the court's boundaries. His role emphasizes the legal process and moral stakes.

Member of the social circle surrounding the case; her interactions illuminate the courtroom's social dynamics and add pressure on the characters.

A figure connected to Elizabeth McGrath's circle; his presence contributes to the social backdrop of the trial and community reactions.

A member of the Weldon family whose role helps frame the personal, domestic context around the legal drama.

Edward's wife, a figure in the family’s inner circle whose reactions reflect the tension between public duty and private care.

A member of the social milieu around the case, representing the community context in which the trial unfolds.

A friend or associate in the community who participates in the trial's social environment and media reach.