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The Family RemainsLisa JewellThe Family Upstairs, book 2

Characters in The Family Remains

4 characters, main characters first.

Main characters

  • Henry Lamb

    Now an adult, narrates the present-day timeline and his fixation on a figure from his childhood.

    Also in The Family Upstairs

Supporting characters

  • Lucy Lamb

    Living abroad with her children, drawn back into the past by the murder investigation.

    Also in The Family Upstairs

  • Rachel

    Seeks out Lucy in France while concealing her own connection to the family.

  • Samuel Owusu

    The detective investigating the remains found in the Thames.