John Hadley - a fisherman who builds the Blackbird House for his wife Coral on Cape Cod. Their sons Vincent and Isaac go missing at sea, with only Vincent eventually returning after being imprisoned by the British.

Violet Cross - a bookish young woman who falls in love with a visiting Harvard professor, gets pregnant by him, but marries a good man and raises her children on the farm. Her grandson returns from WWII with a Jewish wife who is a Holocaust survivor.

Maya Cooper - who lives in Blackbird House with her unhappy parents Naomi and John (Risha). Her brother Kalkin dies in a car crash after leaving for Los Angeles.

The Stanley family - who use Blackbird House as a summer home. Their strange son Dean hangs himself from the pear tree.

Sam and Katherine - who buy Blackbird House while their daughter Emma is undergoing leukemia treatment in Boston. Their son Walker resents Katherine.

Emma - now 30 years old, divorced and childless, who inherits Blackbird House from her parents and rediscovers her love for the place.

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Love as Motivation
The characters' lives are driven by their search for love, whether romantic, familial, or self-love. Love motivates their actions and decisions, both positive and negative.

Resilience from Adversity
The inhabitants of Blackbird House face numerous hardships and tragedies, such as loss of loved ones, poverty, illness, and violence. However, they demonstrate resilience and perseverance in overcoming these challenges.

Power of Place
The Blackbird House itself is a central character, shaping the lives of those who reside within its walls. The house and its surrounding land hold deep significance and influence over the characters' experiences and identities.

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