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The French IllusionJohn GrishamThe French Illusion, book 1

Characters in The French Illusion

4 characters, main characters first.

Main characters

  • Paul Tanner

    Newlywed American kidnapped with his wife on their Paris honeymoon.

  • Chelsea Tanner

    Paul's bride, taken with him on a day trip in the French countryside.

  • Stuart Nash

    Former Justice Department prosecutor and young lawyer recruited into a CIA operation.

Supporting characters

  • Rae Claire Russo

    CIA agent working the case.