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Part 1: “The Wedding (997 CE)”

Part 1, Chapters 1-5

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Part 1, Chapters 6-10

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Part 1, Chapters 11-15

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Part 2: “The Trial (998 CE)”

Part 2, Chapters 16-20

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Part 2, Chapters 21-24

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Part 3: “The Murder (1001-1003 CE)”

Part 3, Chapters 25-29

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Part 3, Chapters 30-34

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Part 3, Chapters 35-37

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Part 4: “The City (1005-1007 CE)”

Part 4, Chapters 38-40

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Part 4, Chapters 41 - 43

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