Time passes, Marie and Ferdinand’s marriage begins to take shape, but one day when Ferdinand is away a sinister new figure enters their life. This week’s postshow is a special interview with author A.R. Vishny about The Fair Jewess trope.

As is often the case, the holiday season increases family tensions. The narrative returns to the Vale of Cedars, where Marie and Manuel reveal their secrets to one another threatening the fragile peace of that secret place. After the chapter we take a look into the Jewish holidays and customs...