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Code Name Verity

Book cover of Code Name Verity
Code Name VerityElizabeth WeinCode Name Verity, book 1

Characters in Code Name Verity

6 characters, main characters first.

Main characters

  • Julie Beaufort-Stuart

    Scottish-born British agent code-named Verity; writes the confession that makes up the first half of the novel.

  • Maddie Brodatt

    Working-class pilot and Julie's best friend; narrates the second half of the novel.

Antagonists

  • SS-Hauptsturmführer von Linden

    The Gestapo captain in Ormaie who interrogates Julie and demands her confession.

Supporting characters

  • Anna Engel

    A German civilian who regularly guards Julie and translates her account.

  • Jamie Beaufort-Stuart

    Julie's favourite brother, who becomes a pilot during the war.

  • Dympna Wythenshawe

    A wealthy aviator who becomes Maddie's mentor and friend.

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