Vera Claythorne is a fictional character from Agatha Christie's mystery novel, "And Then There Were None." She is introduced as a young woman who takes a job as a governess on a remote island. Vera is portrayed as intelligent and resourceful, but she carries a heavy burden from her past. Throughout the story, Vera grapples with guilt over the drowning of a child she was responsible for. This event shapes her character and influences her actions as the plot unfolds, revealing her complex personality and the psychological tension that drives the narrative.