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Book cover of A Kiss Before Dying
A Kiss Before DyingIra Levin

Characters in A Kiss Before Dying

6 characters, main characters first.

Main characters

  • Bud Corliss

    An ambitious, charming war veteran determined to marry into the wealthy Kingship family.

Supporting characters

  • Dorothy Kingship

    The youngest Kingship daughter, a college student.

  • Ellen Kingship

    Dorothy's sister, who refuses to accept the official account of her death.

  • Marion Kingship

    The eldest Kingship sister.

  • Leo Kingship

    The sisters' controlling father, a copper magnate.

  • Gordon Gant

    A sharp-witted college radio announcer who investigates the deaths.