No Greater Love

A steadfast matriarch who survives the Titanic disaster and takes on the burden of raising her children while preserving the family newspaper. She grapples with trauma from the sinking but remains determined to protect her family and their legacy. Edwina refuses a new marriage proposal to stay focused on her late fiancé and the needs of her kids, eventually finding renewed companionship with Sam Horowitz.

The younger sister, whose rebellious streak leads her into the company of an older, charming actor and into nightclubs and riskier behavior. She is drawn into a tumultuous romance with Malcolm Stone and later discovers the consequences of manipulation and power. Alexis’s arc culminates in a marriage to Malcolm, highlighting a path of independence through unconventional choices.

The eldest son who is forced to confront responsibility by taking over the family newspaper while nurturing a dream of directing theatre. His clash with Edwina over priorities reflects a generational shift between practicality and artistic ambition. George’s journey leads to a professional debut in theatre and his engagement to Helen Horowitz.

A capable and protective brother, Teddy faces the trauma of the family’s experiences alongside his siblings. He supports Edwina and George as they navigate new life in Boston and beyond, embodying a practical, loyal presence within the family unit.

Edwina’s fiancé on the Titanic, whose presence underscores the tragedy of lost love and the fragility of plans made before the disaster. He does not survive the sinking, leaving Edwina to weather the early years of single motherhood and business responsibility.

A suitor who appears later in Edwina’s life, adding a new layer of companionship and stability. He represents a dependable partnership that helps Edwina move beyond past grief and find a renewed sense of companionship in the aftermath of trauma.

An Englishman Edwina meets in London who offers a chance at romance, even as he is tied to a married life. Their relationship explores the tension between desire and commitment against a backdrop of searching for solace after the catastrophe.

A world-weary actor who seduces Alexis, introducing themes of exploitation and the darker side of glamour in the pre-war era. His relationship with Alexis highlights vulnerability and manipulation within the social circles the Winfields inhabit.

The lead actress in George’s theatre world, daughter of Sam Horowitz. Her presence connects the family to the performing arts scene and to George’s artistic ambition, shaping a key romantic and professional alignment within the story.

Edwina’s mother who chooses to remain with her husband during the Titanic disaster. Her presence in the family narrative underscores the weight of parental figures and their influence on the children’s sense of duty and resilience.

Edwina’s father and the family patriarch who perishes with the Titanic. His absence catalyzes the family’s struggle to maintain their newspaper business and moral core in the wake of tragedy.