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| Rating | 4.16 |
| Reviews | 77,021 |
| Total Ratings | 8,015 |
| 5 Star Rating | 36,461 (47%) |
| Genres | Historical Fiction |
| Pages | 459 |
Still Life Characters
| Character Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Ulysses Temper | A kindhearted soldier who becomes a part of an unconventional family. |
| Evelyn Skinner | An art historian who shares her wisdom and love for Italy. |
| Peg | Ulysses’ estranged wife who dreams of freedom but feels trapped. |
| Alys | A child left in Ulysses’ care who grows into an independent and creative soul. |
| Cress | A kind and loyal pianist with a strong sense of friendship. A very kind character. |
| Claude | A clever parrot who becomes a cherished part of Ulysses’ family. |
| Pete | A protective bartender with a quick wit and big heart. |
| Massimo | A chef in Florence who welcomes Ulysses and his friends with warmth. |
| Alfredo | A talented painter who inspires Ulysses in Florence. |
| Agostino | A friendly neighbor who enjoys telling stories. |
| Sarah Skinner | Evelyn’s sister, who shares family stories through letters. |
| Margaret Turner | Peg’s supportive and empathetic best friend. |
| Captain Darnley | A commanding officer in the war who advises Ulysses. |
| Grayling | A soldier and Ulysses’ loyal war companion. |
| Mr. Colman | A rigid schoolteacher who scolds Alys but fails to understand her creativity. |
| Gertie | Alys’ schoolmate, who is curious and bold. |
| Mrs. Temple | A kind neighbor in London who helps Peg during tough times. |
| Angelo | An elderly Florentine shopkeeper with a love for art. |
| Tony | A sailor who shares travel tales with Ulysses. |
| Maria | Massimo’s wife, who bakes delicious cakes and supports her husband. |
| Lorenzo | An Italian gardener who teaches Ulysses about Tuscan plants. |
| Francesca | A florist in Florence who shares her knowledge of Italian culture. |
| Tomaso | An architect restoring buildings in Florence. |
| Beatrice | Alys’ teacher who encourages her artistic talent. |
| Teresa | A librarian who provides Alys with art books. |
| Nico | A musician in Florence who plays violin in street performances. |
| Annalisa | Alys’ childhood friend who dreams of becoming a dancer. |
| Father Benedetti | A priest in Florence who advises Ulysses and his friends. |
| Giovanna | A café owner who befriends Ulysses in Tuscany. |
| Domenico | A vineyard owner who hosts lively gatherings in Tuscany. |
| Roberto | A sculptor who befriends Evelyn and shares his passion for art. |
| Gabriella | A singer who performs in Florence and becomes friends with Alys. |
| Marco | A street performer who teaches Alys to juggle. |
| Mrs. Dalrymple | Peg’s nosy landlord who often meddles in her life. |
| Ernie | A pub regular in London who enjoys Cress’ music. |
| Georgie | A fellow war survivor who reconnects with Ulysses. |
| Signora Montini | A seamstress in Florence who helps Peg. |
| Sandro | A watchmaker in Florence who fixes Ulysses’ broken clock. |
| Bianca | Alys’ childhood friend who has a deep love for animals. |
| Umberto | A baker in Tuscany known for his kindness and generosity. |
| Rosalba | An elderly neighbor who tells magical stories. |
| Vittoria | A jewelry maker who shares her craft with Ulysses. |
| Paolo | A market vendor who sells fresh fruits and vegetables. |
| Sergio | A painter who often visits Alfredo’s studio. |
| Felice | A mechanic in Florence who helps Ulysses fix his Vespa. |
| Carmela | A herbalist who shares remedies with Peg and Alys. |
| Dino | A delivery boy in Tuscany who becomes friends with Alys. |
| Isabella | A nun who helps Ulysses find peace in difficult times. |
| Giacomo | A bookseller who introduces Evelyn to rare texts. |
| Rosa | A sculptor who bonds with Ulysses over shared struggles. |
| Signor Battista | A landowner in Tuscany who mentors Ulysses in local customs. |
| Luca | A fisherman in Florence who takes Alys on adventures by the river. |
| Piero | A poet who writes about life in Florence. |
| Viv | Alys’ art classmate who loves painting animals. |
| Esme | A kind schoolteacher in London who supports Alys’ creative growth. |
| Emily | Alys’ pen pal, who shares stories of her life in Paris. |
| Walter Skinner | Evelyn’s late father, who influenced her love for history. |
| Lady Hampton | A wealthy art collector who commissions paintings from Alfredo. |
| Giulietta | A shy but talented seamstress in Florence. |
| Silvio | A passionate young chef at Massimo’s restaurant. |
| Maria Grazia | A neighbor who gifts Alys her first sketchbook. |
| Franco | An eccentric photographer in Florence who takes portraits of the group. |
| Lucia | Alys’ teenage friend who dreams of becoming a writer. |
| Edward Skinner | Evelyn’s brother, who chooses a quiet life away from the family. |
| Wilma | Alys’ London neighbor who tells old ghost stories. |
| Charlie | Alys’ friend who shares a love for nature. |
| Mr. Proctor | A lawyer who helps Ulysses settle matters back in London. |
| Samuel | A kind stranger Ulysses meets on a train to Florence. |
| Harriet | Peg’s cousin who offers emotional support during tough times. |
| Bruno | A historian in Florence who helps Evelyn research art. |
| Andre | A tour guide in Florence who shares local legends with Alys. |
| Archie | A war veteran who visits the pub and shares his stories with Ulysses. |
| Dolores | Alys’ art mentor who provides encouragement. |
| Pietro | A farmer in Tuscany who teaches Alys about olive trees. |
| Mr. Whitaker | A bookshop owner in London who helps Alys find rare art books. |
| Gina | Alys’ friend in London who inspires her to try photography. |
| Salvador | A ceramic artist who teaches Ulysses the art of pottery. |
| Matteo | A chef’s assistant who learns from Massimo. |
| Letizia | A musician who performs in Massimo’s restaurant. |
| Cesare | An elderly storyteller who entertains locals at the café. |
| Polly | Peg’s supportive friend who offers her a place to stay. |
| Alma | Alys’ art exhibition curator who admires her work. |
| Julian | A wine merchant who often visits Domenico’s vineyard. |
| Lucia | Alys’ young cousin who loves exploring nature with her. |
| Ricardo | A jeweler who designs beautiful gifts for the group. |
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