The Girl You Left Behind

Main Characters and Their Development

• Sophie Lefevre - the main character living in France during World War I. She runs a hotel and tries to survive under occupation. Sophie shows incredible strength and determination when the German commander takes an interest in her portrait painted by her husband Edouard. Her love for her husband and her desire to reunite with him lead her to make risky decisions.
• Liv Halston - a modern-day heroine living in London. She owns Sophie's painting, which becomes the subject of a legal battle. Liv is dealing with the loss of her husband and financial difficulties, but her fight to keep the painting symbolizes her effort to preserve the memory of her love and find her place in life.
• Edouard Lefevre - Sophie's husband, an artist who painted her portrait. His love for Sophie and his art play a crucial role in her life and the book's plot.
• Paul McCafferty - a lawyer who helps Liv in her battle for the painting. He becomes her ally and love interest, helping her overcome challenges and find new hope.