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The First Gentleman

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2025

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Part 3, Chapters 85-112Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Content Warning: This section of the guide includes discussion of graphic violence and death.

Part 3: “September”

Part 3, Chapter 85 Summary: “Rockingham County Courthouse, New Hampshire”

Eight months later, Cole’s trial begins. Dr. Graham sent Brea a pass so she could attend the proceedings.

Part 3, Chapter 86 Summary

In the courtroom, Brea looks for the people she believes have been following her since she and Garrett began their investigation, but she does not see them. Cole’s defense attorney is Tess Hardy.

Part 3, Chapter 87 Summary

The trial begins. Judge Walter Dow is overseeing the trial. The court clerk reads the indictment. Cole is charged with the murder of Suzanne Bonanno. Brea thinks Cole will never be charged for Garrett’s murder, but she hopes he is found guilty of Suzanne’s murder.

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