Linnet Ridgeway is a wealthy young woman who other characters describe as having it all, from money, to looks, and even brains. She has golden blonde hair and is described as having straight autocratic features. Linnet purchased the Wode estate in a town outside of London called Malton-under-Wode. The previous owner was Sir George who had to sell the estate after going bankrupt. She plans to spend thousands of dollars rebuilding the estate into a hotel, adding swimming pools, Italian gardens, and a ballroom. So far, some of her characteristics seem to be generous and trusting. She shares with her friend Joanna, and has tried to help her friend Jackie with money in the past though she denied. She defends Jackie when Joanna insists that Jackie wants something from her. At first she seems to be a nice person, however I feel that she was eager to boast her wealth in front of Joanna. Later my perception of Linnet changes as she refers to her mansion that costs a fortune as her new toy. Not to mention she ends up marrying Jackie’s fiancé, so she turns out to be not a very good person contrary to prior belief.