Characters

Azreen
Main character of the novel. Studies in England. Happy to be away from her village. Did not have good relationship with her parents especially her father due to her defiant behaviour and tomboyish outlook. An outspoken and independent girl. Envious of her adopted sister, Madhuri. A helpful friend especially when she claimed responsibility for letting the bull run loose in order to save Mohd. Asrafs skin. Caring for her sick mother and Old Lady. Intelligent as she managed to further her studies in the United Kingdom.

Old Lady
An educated woman as she has knowledge of herbal medicine to treat illnesses. Her house is always neat and situated by the hillside. She is a caring and concerned woman as she takes Azreen in and gives her food and shelter whenever she has fights and problems. She is also a resourceful person and she is a good cook and her recipes and secret ingredients are very much sought after.

Saleh Abdullah
Madhuri and Azreens father. Active and strong for his age. A stern father to Azreen since when she was young. Not on good terms with Azreen since the motorcycle accident which paralysed Azreens mother. A manipulative father who let Madhuri become Haji Ghanis second wife in order to protect his interests. An egoistic person who could not accept Madhuris love affair with Mohd. Asraf and in the end killed Madhuri in a fit of anger at the rubber plantation.