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About The Fourth Daughter

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Overview

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The Fourth Daughter Overview

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Background

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Chapter Summaries & Analyses

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Prologue-Part 1, Chapter 8

The Fourth Daughter Prologue-Part 1, Chapter 8

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Part 1, Chapters 9-17

The Fourth Daughter Part 1, Chapters 9-17

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Part 2, Chapters 18-23

The Fourth Daughter Part 2, Chapters 18-23

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Part 2, Chapter 24-Author’s Note

The Fourth Daughter Part 2, Chapter 24-Author’s Note

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Character List

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Character Analysis

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Themes

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Symbols & Motifs

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Important Quotes

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Book Club Questions

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