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The Will and the Shifting Fortunes of John Clarke
In Marshall on December 15 1858 a town reading of a will sparks a mix of gossip and political talk. John Clarke a once wayward youth reforms, wins a fortune via an uncle’s bequest yet faces public scorn and the temptations of cash. Amid debates over slavery and a looming 1800 election the town reels from surprise gifts, whispers, and family strain as Clarke contemplates a transformed life with his wife Jenny and their child.
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