What Every Woman Knows

Main Characters and Their Development

• Maggie Shand — the embodiment of feminine wisdom and patience, she quietly guides her husband's fate, remaining in the shadows but possessing a deep understanding of human nature.
• John Shand — an ambitious and driven politician who, despite his confidence in his own abilities, does not realize how much his success depends on his wife's quiet support.
• Comtesse de la Briere — an elegant and refined woman whose charm and social brilliance bring new challenges and temptations into John's life.
• David Wylie — Maggie's brother, who, despite his simplicity and down-to-earth nature, possesses common sense and kindness, supporting his sister on her life journey.