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Jennie Gerhardt Chapter 42
In which Lester Kane confronts the public exposure of his relationship with Jennie through a newspaper article, and faces the painful judgement of his social circle and family. The death of his father leads to the reading of a stringent will that imposes strict conditions on Lester’s inheritance, reflecting old grievances and demanding choices between love and legacy.
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