Chris Bohjalian

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The Jackal's Mistress Summary and Study Guide

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Background

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Chapter Summaries & Analyses

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Part 1: “September 1864”

Part 1, Chapters 1-5

The Jackal's Mistress Part 1, Chapters 1-5 Summary & Analysis

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Part 1, Chapters 6-10

The Jackal's Mistress Part 1, Chapters 6-10 Summary & Analysis

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Part 1, Chapters 11-15

The Jackal's Mistress Part 1, Chapters 11-15 Summary & Analysis

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Part 2: “October 1864”

Part 2, Chapters 16-21

The Jackal's Mistress Part 2, Chapters 16-21 Summary & Analysis

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Part 2, Chapter 22-Author’s Note and Acknowledgements

The Jackal's Mistress Part 2, Chapter 22-Author’s Note and Acknowledgements Summary & Analysis

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Character Analysis

The Jackal's Mistress Character Analysis

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Themes

The Jackal's Mistress Themes

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Important Quotes

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Essay Topics

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