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Book cover of A compass error
A compass errorSybille Bedford

Characters in A compass error

3 characters, main characters first.

Main characters

  • Princess Flavia

    A young teenage girl navigating complex relationships, particularly with her mother and a woman named Andrea, exploring themes of love and identity.

Supporting characters

  • Andrea

    A woman with whom Flavia develops a significant and complicated relationship, central to Flavia's coming-of-age.

  • Flavia's Mother

    The mother of the protagonist, whose relationship with Flavia is a key theme in the novel.