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In a novel set in this state, an anti-abolitionist named Agricola Fusilier is stabbed by one of the title family. George Washington Cable used this state as the setting of his novel The Grandissimes. A story set in this state ends with Armand discovering a letter from his mother (10[1])revealing his part-Black ancestry. While her husband Léonce is away on business, a character in this state drowns (10[1])herself after Robert (10[1])Lebrun (10[1])confesses his love for her. (10[1])“Désirée’s Baby” takes place in this (10[1])state, in which a novel centering on Edna Pontellier is also set. For 10 points, what state is the setting of The Awakening by Kate (10[1])Chopin (“shoh-PAN”), whose (10[1])writing often draws on her Creole heritage? ■END■

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