Joana

D. Joana is one of the few characters whose affiliation and social situation are clearly and precisely stated in the novel: she is the daughter of a rich merchant.

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"Joana," he whispered, and all the carefree vitality had gone from his face.

Beyond the Sunrise Balogh, Mary 1992

"Joana," he asked, looking at her closely, "does this man mean something to you?"

Beyond the Sunrise Balogh, Mary 1992

"Joana," he said, willing himself not to believe, wanting more than anything else to believe her.

Beyond the Sunrise Balogh, Mary 1992

"Joana," he said as her hands came up to cover her face.

Beyond the Sunrise Balogh, Mary 1992

"Joana," he said, one arm beneath her head, his hand playing with her hair.

Beyond the Sunrise Balogh, Mary 1992

"Joana," he said, and there was longing in his voice, and agony.

Beyond the Sunrise Balogh, Mary 1992

"Joana," he said, and there was a smile lurking in his eyes, "I have never heard you complaining so much."

Beyond the Sunrise Balogh, Mary 1992

"Joana," he said when he joined her in their tent for the short night ahead — he was to be up long before dawn, ready to lead his men in the skirmish line on the hill.

Beyond the Sunrise Balogh, Mary 1992

"Joana," he said, his voice and his eyes perfectly serious, "I suppose the fact that you are half-French saves you from the stigma of being called a traitor.

Beyond the Sunrise Balogh, Mary 1992