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The Great Darkness

CANADALAND

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Trial and Tribulations: The Leon Azoulay Case

This chapter explores the intense courtroom drama of the 1947 murder trial of Leon Azoulay, focusing on the graphic testimony surrounding the tragic death of Blanche Lapierre due to a botched abortion. It intertwines personal family narratives that reveal deep-seated secrets and dynamics, particularly through a father's struggle amidst chaos. The chapter also touches on broader themes of reproductive rights and medical practices of the past, culminating in unexpected discoveries about lineage and family connections.

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