CHARACTERS - FRIDAY
Lady Friday
A tall, beautiful woman, Friday wears stiletto-heeled boots set with rubies, a gold robe and a hat studded with glass or diamonds. As 'Doctor Friday', she has taken over a hospital in the outside world, and she uses a mirror to capture people's memories and 'experience' them for herself. Friday has made Arthur a tempting offer … but is it a cunning trap for the Rightful Heir or a golden opportunity that he must seize?
Elibazeth
The Master Foiler in the Foil Mill of the Guild of Gilding and Illumination, on the Flat of the Middle House. Like many denizens, Elibazeth is very single-minded about her job and is reluctant to be interrupted by Arthur. But she does explain the layout of the Middle House and the Extremely Grand Canal, and shows Arthur a sample of the foil made by the Architect for Her Will – which is very important for Arthur later in the story.
Peter Pirkin
A Primary Paper Pusher, First Class. His clothes are made entirely from paper, parchment and soft hide, all with lines and lines of writing – which is proof against the textually charged water of the Extremely Grand Canal. The water in the Canal will actively try to drown anyone not wearing the correct clothing. Pirkin is quite cowardly, and definitely doesn't like breaking rules, but he reluctantly allows Arthur and his friends to travel on his raft.
Harrison
A mortal human, quite old, Harrison took a job in 'Dr Friday's' hospital and has been her prisoner for 14 years. His job is to 'prepare' sleepers for Lady Friday to 'experience' them. Although he is mortally afraid of Lady Friday, Harrison does promise to help Leaf try to outwit her …
