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Book cover of Weyward
WeywardEmilia Hart

Characters in Weyward

21 characters, main characters first.

Main characters

  • Altha Weyward

    A healer tried for witchcraft in 1619.

  • Violet Ayres

    A curious, confined young woman in 1942 drawn to the natural world.

  • Kate Ayres

    A pregnant woman fleeing an abusive relationship in 2019 who inherits Weyward Cottage from her great-aunt Violet.

Supporting characters

  • Jennet Weyward

  • William Metcalfe

  • Grace Milburn

  • John Milburn

  • Elinor Weyward

  • Daniel Kirkby

  • Rupert Ayres

  • Elizabeth Ayres

  • Graham Ayres

  • Frederik Ayres

  • Henry Ayres

  • Simon

  • Emily

  • Mike

  • Miss Poole

  • Mrs Kirkby

  • Tata Metcalfe

  • Dr Radcliff