A brave and dedicated member of the French resistance, known for his passionate commitment and integrity. He forms a significant bond with Eva throughout their dangerous mission.

Eva's mother, who struggles with the emotional realities of the war and their situation. Her relationship with Eva is strained by her inability to accept the changing world around them.

A kind-hearted priest who invites Eva to join the French resistance through document forgery. Acts as a father figure and spiritual guide during the tumult of war.

The practical proprietor of a boardinghouse in Aurignon, she becomes a motherly figure to Eva. Her knowledge of town activities provides vital assistance to the resistance.

A former schoolmate and Eva's initial romantic interest, who later becomes involved in the French resistance under an alias. His motivations and actions carry significant weight in the wartime narrative.

A Nazi officer-turned-resistance spy, whose crucial insider information helps the French fighters. His story explores themes of redemption amid complex moral choices.

A group of women from Aurignon who play essential roles in the local French resistance efforts. Their sacrifices illustrate the power of community in wartime.

A replacement forger who works alongside Eva, providing support during critical moments. A character marked by personal loss, she embodies bravery and moral steadfastness.

Eva's father, whose arrest dramatically impacts the family's dynamic. His love of learning and books influences Eva's path during the war.

A Frenchwoman who opportunistically benefits from the persecution of Jews, contrasting with the more compassionate characters in the story. Her actions serve as a foil to the courage and integrity shown by others.