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Meek and biddable, Soldier Island’s housekeeper is the wife of Thomas Rogers, on whom she is utterly dependant.

A life of service and the stain of rumour have weakened her soul; Ethel’s one retreat is in the kitchen, where she truly excels.

"She’s very damaged. This hideous thing has happened to her within this abusive and emotionally damaging marriage, they have ended up together being accused of murder and she is very haunted by it.

"She’s cowed by life, dedicated to her job but very scared of her husband."