Characters in The Sweet Far Thing

Gemma Doyle

A young woman sent from British India to Spence Academy after her mother's death, who can enter the Realms and has bound their magic to herself. She is preparing for her London debut.

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Circe (Gemma Doyle)

Sarah Rees-Toome, a former member of the Order whose betrayal forced the group to disband; Gemma bargains with her for answers.

Felicity Worthington

One of Gemma's closest friends at Spence Academy, who presses Gemma to use her magic for the girls' own ends.

Also in A Great and Terrible Beauty, Rebel Angels

Ann Bradshaw

Gemma's friend at Spence Academy and a devoted reader of The Perils of Lucy, who feels trapped by her circumstances.

Also in A Great and Terrible Beauty, Rebel Angels

Pippa Cross

Gemma's friend, left behind in the Realms and in distress there, for whom Gemma feels responsible.

Also in A Great and Terrible Beauty, Rebel Angels

Kartik

Gemma's love interest, whose decision to step away from her and her world strains their bond.

Also in A Great and Terrible Beauty, Rebel Angels

Tom Doyle

Gemma's brother, whom the Rakshana try to recruit to their cause.

Mr. Fowlson

A loyal member of the Rakshana who approaches Gemma in London and opposes her and Kartik.

Eugenia Spence

A figure tied to the school's past who gives Gemma information about the mysterious girl in the lavender dress.