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In Chancery

novel by Galsworthy

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In Chancery is a novel by John Galsworthy that is part of The Forsyte Saga. The novel focuses on the love between Irene and Young Jolyon Forsyte, who is Soames Forsyte's cousin. Soames, who considers his wife Irene his property, divorces her. Irene then marries Jolyon, and they have a son named Jon. Soames remarries and has a daughter, Fleur. The narrative explores the complexities of relationships and societal values within the Forsyte family at the turn of the century.12

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