Gain (novel)

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Gain (ISBN 0-374-15996-3) is a novel by Richard Powers published by in 1998. It intertwines two stories: the first is the history of Claire International, a chemical conglomerate with origins in soap manufacturing in the early 18th century; the second is of Laura Bodey, a 42-year-old divorcée living near Claire International's headquarters who develops ovarian cancer.