Character descriptions
Guy Haines
He is one of two of the main characters of the novel. He was a very successful architect who is currently dealing with a three-year ongoing divorce with his former wife in order to protect the other woman he loves, Anne Faulkner. He did not take the idea of Bruno's exchange seriously. Although to the guilt eating him up emotionally, Guy eventually then returns his part of the deal and murders Bruno's father. When Bruno falls overboard Guy threatens his own life trying to save Bruno but it was too later. He then turns himself in to the detective.
He is one of two of the main characters of the novel. He was a very successful architect who is currently dealing with a three-year ongoing divorce with his former wife in order to protect the other woman he loves, Anne Faulkner. He did not take the idea of Bruno's exchange seriously. Although to the guilt eating him up emotionally, Guy eventually then returns his part of the deal and murders Bruno's father. When Bruno falls overboard Guy threatens his own life trying to save Bruno but it was too later. He then turns himself in to the detective.
Charles Anthony Bruno
One of two of the main characters of the novel. Bruno is a very psychopathic heavy drinker who was the one to propose the exchange of murders with Guy. Bruno suffered from an abusive relationship with his father and always wanted to murder him. Bruno did not give up until he received his end of the deal and wrote, called, and stalked Guy until he eventually gave in. Bruno fell overboard at a sailing event and dies from drowning.
One of two of the main characters of the novel. Bruno is a very psychopathic heavy drinker who was the one to propose the exchange of murders with Guy. Bruno suffered from an abusive relationship with his father and always wanted to murder him. Bruno did not give up until he received his end of the deal and wrote, called, and stalked Guy until he eventually gave in. Bruno fell overboard at a sailing event and dies from drowning.
Anne Faulkner
In a relationship with Guy Haines and is sweet, loving, and very supportive of Guy even after she heard all of Guy's confessions. She trusts him very well.
Detective Arthur Gerard
Was hired to investigate upon the murder of Charles Bruno's father. He was very dedicated to his work and eventually overheard a conversation of Guy confessing the acquired plans of the two murders.
Miriam
A former wife of Guy's. After being discovered she was impregnated by another man, she asks Guy for a divorce. Was later killed by Bruno from being strangled to death. Also known to be very materialistic.
Mr. Anthony
Father of Charles Anthony Bruno. Was very selfish, mocking, and abusive. Always took control of his wife's family money. Killed by Guy Haines during the night of his own home after being shot by a gun.
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