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Lucienne Peignot), but also in reference to Laure de Sade,
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through contact with her uncle Lucien and her young cousin (neither of whom survived) and almost died from it. Finally, she suffered repeated and violent abuse from a catholic clergyman which her mother ignored.
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with whom she maintains a peaceful but sad relationship. In his wake, she joined and actively participated in the meetings of the
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