Five Quarters of the Orange

Main Characters and Their Development

• Framboise Simon - the main character who returns to her childhood village after her mother's death to confront the past and uncover family secrets. She gradually reveals her childhood memories and events that occurred during World War II.
• Cassis and Reine-Claude - Framboise's brothers, who share a difficult childhood with her. Their relationships with their sister and mother are complex and full of conflict.
• Framboise's Mother - a strict and mysterious woman whose behavior and secrets significantly impact her children. Her journal becomes the key to unraveling many mysteries.
• Tomas Leibniz - a German soldier with whom the children engage in a dangerous game. His relationship with Framboise and her family plays a crucial role in the plot's development.
• Paul - Framboise's son, who helps her manage the family business and supports her in difficult times.