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The 49

The Brief: Key Characters and plot points

Key details of the series to orient you to the The 49

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Aug 07, 2025
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Whether you’re new to The 49 and want to get oriented to the world as you start to read along, or have read from the start of the series, this briefing is a helpful guide to the content and characters.

Here are essential details drawn from Parts 1 - 8 that help explain the world.

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