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Katherine Bentley
Jesse Bentley's wife, mother of Louise.
minor
Also known as Katherine
First appearance: godliness
Katherine Bentley first appears in 0009 godliness.
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- Minor figures and background lives
- Unfulfilled dreams and isolation
- Family legacy and conflict
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- Closing
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