In addition to braving the northern climate, Vera suffers from eczema and, when the sun is shining, she has a sensitivity to it that requires her to cover her skin. The bucket hat donned by the TV character was chosen by the actress who plays her, Brenda Blethyn, and has become a favourite with the detective.
Vera Claythorne is one of the 10 guests on the island from the book, And Then There Were None. She has a generally positive demeanor and looks forward to her time on the island. Privately, she often judges people and keeps it to herself. Like all the other guests on the island, Vera is guilty of murder.
