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When We Lost Our Heads 2022
When We Lost Our Heads is a 2022 Canadian novel written by Heather O'Neill and released through HarperCollins.
The story takes place in the imaginary Golden Mile area of Montreal during 1800s, centering on two lifelong companions, Marie Antoine and Sadie Arnett, whose bond begins in youth and grows intensely close.
Numerous character identities draw from actual French historical people. The name Marie Antoine references French queen Marie Antoinette whereas Sadie Arnett relates to Marquis de Sade. The novel alludes to de Sade's writings Justine & Juliette which are based on his famous works Justine and Juliette.
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