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Book cover of The House on the Water
The House on the WaterMargot Hunt

Characters in The House on the Water

6 characters, main characters first.

Main characters

  • Caroline Reed

  • Esme

    Recently and bitterly divorced; she and Caroline plan the beach-house week.

  • Princess Caroline

    Esme's closest friend, whose marriage is strained by her son's drug use.

Supporting characters

  • Esme Lamont

  • Nick

    Esme's brother, invited on the trip with his new husband.

  • Mr. Ford

    Nick's husband and the newest member of the group.