Born on March 28th, Maomao works as a maid in the Imperial Palace's Outer Court. She has dark forest green hair, blue eyes, and wears a simple aoqun hanfu. Her mother Fengxian intentionally conceived her with a low-paying patron
Wealthy widow and racehorse trainer from a well-to-do family. Lives alone in her late husband's mansion after his death. Connected with war-office and racing-board. Describes herself as a lighthouse keeping others away
Born in Edinburgh in 1899, became Roman Catholic in 1917. Served in Royal Irish Fusiliers during World War I, amputated leg. Escaped Nazi occupation of Paris during 1940 invasion. Rejoined military after war, served in various positions
Markus Zusak's historical fiction novel published in 2005. Translated into 63 languages and sold 17 million copies. Adapted into 2013 film starring Geoffrey Rush and Emily Watson
Richard Flanagan's 2014 Booker Prize winner tells story of Australian doctor Dorrigo Evans. Evans's love affair with uncle's wife Amy Mulvaney haunted him throughout life. He becomes war veteran but struggles with guilt about his public reputation
1986 historical mystery film based on Umberto Eco's novel. Directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud, starring Sean Connery as William. Filmed in Rome and at former Eberbach Abbey. Won two BAFTA Awards including Best Actor for Connery