Captain Kidd’s wife, now deceased. Maria Luisa comes from a venerable Spanish family, the Betancourt y Reales, who were among the first to settle in Spanish Mexico. Her lineage is a reminder of the various overlapping colonial histories that influenced America’s foundation. Appearing in Captain Kidd’s memories as a beautiful and calm figure, she represents an era when his life felt more grounded and worthwhile. He’s unable to fill the void created by her loss until he takes on responsibility for Johanna.