The Housewife
The HousewifeNatalie Barelli
Characters in The Housewife
7 characters, main characters first.Main characters
Jodie Davies
First-person narrator, a sharp, sarcastic newlywed with a secret she cannot afford to reveal.
Antagonists
Roy Davies
Celebrated psychologist and widower whose public charm hides a controlling side.
Supporting characters
Deborah Davies
Roy's late first wife, who became a recluse before her death and still dominates the house.
Marie (The Housewife)
The household's devoted housekeeper, who watches Jodie closely and makes clear she is unwelcome.
Dolores (The Housewife)
A warm, funny domestic worker who becomes Jodie's ally in the house.
Erin (The Housewife)
A sympathetic stranger who befriends Jodie.
Detective Bates
The investigator questioning Jodie, whose skepticism gradually softens.