Nights in Rodanthe

Main Characters and Their Development

• Adrienne Willis - A middle-aged woman going through a tough period in her life after a divorce. She arrives in Rodanthe to look after her friend's inn. In Rodanthe, she meets Paul Flanner, and their meeting changes her life. Adrienne finds the strength to overcome her past and start anew.
• Paul Flanner - A successful surgeon who comes to Rodanthe to deal with personal issues and guilt over a patient's death. Meeting Adrienne helps him reevaluate his life and find a path to redemption and inner peace.