The Couple Next Door
Characters in The Couple Next Door
13 characters, main characters first.Main characters
Anne Conti
A new mother struggling with postpartum depression whose baby vanishes while she and her husband are at a dinner party next door.
Marco Conti
Anne's husband, whose software business is close to bankruptcy and whose account of the night begins to fray under investigation.
Supporting characters
Cora Conti
The Contis' six-month-old daughter, left asleep at home while her parents attend the party.
Detective Rasbach
The detective investigating Cora's disappearance, who suspects the couple is hiding something.
Graham Stillwell
Cynthia's husband, whose fortieth birthday is the occasion for the party next door.
Alice Dries
Anne's mother, whose family money is managed by her husband.
Cynthia Stillwell
Anne and Marco's neighbor, who hosts the dinner party on the night Cora disappears.
Richard Dries
Anne's wealthy stepfather, who disdains Marco and insists the police be kept out of the search.
Minor characters
Janice Foegle
A girl from Anne's school years who bullied her.
Katerina Stavros
Cora's regular babysitter, whose cancellation puts the evening in motion.
Aubrey West
Marco's criminal defense lawyer.
Paula Dempsey
A neighbor of the Contis who gives police a witness account of the night.