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Book cover of The Angel's Game
The Angel's GameCarlos Ruiz ZafónEl cementerio de los libros olvidados, book 2

Characters in The Angel's Game

12 characters, main characters first.

Main characters

  • David Martín

    A young writer who earns his living under a pseudonym writing sensational crime serials, shaped by a poor and difficult childhood.

    Also in The Prisoner of Heaven

Antagonists

  • Andreas Corelli

    A reclusive, wealthy French editor who offers David a large sum to write an unusual book.

Supporting characters

  • Pedro Vidal

    A wealthy fellow writer who is David's patron and friend.

  • Cristina Sagnier

    The daughter of Vidal's chauffeur, and the object of David's long unrequited love.

  • Diego Marlasca

    A former lawyer and owner of the tower house before David, whose mysterious death David investigates.

  • Isabella Gispert

    A young aspiring writer and admirer of David who becomes his lively assistant.

    Also in The Prisoner of Heaven

  • Victor Grandes

    A police inspector who keeps a suspicious eye on David.

  • Irene Sabino

    An actress tied to Marlasca's downfall.