Madam Josephino is an unmarried and intelligent French woman approaching her forties, familiar with the free lifestyle of Istanbul (Beyoğlu). She gives piano lessons in many houses and appears in social circles. Her first meeting with Râkım occurs at a gathering at her French friends' house. She is very interested in Râkım's patronage of Canan and his serious demeanor; she develops romantic feelings for Râkım in a short time and begins hosting him as a special guest. However, as Râkım's invisible bond with Canan and her own naive personality come to light, Josephino reins in her passion, shows maturity, and transforms into a loyal, close civil friend to Râkım and a dedicated piano teacher to Canan.
Although her past is not described in detail, it is noted that she is a veteran piano teacher who has visited many Westernized and traditional houses in Beyoğlu and has personally witnessed the downfall of many profligate men.
Introduced as a brunette, beautiful madam. A depiction of an attractive European woman who, despite approaching her forties, still maintains her charm, dresses with taste, and has a vivacious demeanor.
Canan
Haar zusterfiguur/leerlinge wier buitengewone begaafdheid zij bewondert en wier amoureuze gevoelens zij met respect bejegent.
Fedai Kalfa
Een voorname oudere figuur wier goedkeuring zij verwerft zodra zij een traditioneel huishouden betreedt.
Râkım Efendi
Haar leerling/metgezel aan wie zij grote waarde hecht, ook al ontvangt zij van hem een respectvolle vriendschap in plaats van de vurige liefde waarop zij had gehoopt.