Diane Lemieux was born in Quebec into a diplomatic family, and first moved abroad at the age of three. Her journey continued through eleven countries on five continents, during which she acquired four languages, two passports, and several cultural identities. A graduate of the University of Ottawa, Leeds University, and Amsterdam University, she started her career in international development. She has since become a full-time writer and is the author of four books.
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