Chapter Five
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Grace Aguilar explores Marie’s family history. We learn about the origin of the Vale of Cedars, as well as the roots of the turmoil Marie faces in her own life. In the post-show Zev explores the origins of New York City’s Aguilar Library, which extend back to the formation of the New York Public Library.
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