Francis Itani (born 1942) is a novelist, short story writer, and poet based in Ottawa, Ontario. She is best known for her 2003 novel Deafening, a Canadian literary bestseller about the First World War. Poached Egg on Toast, a collection of short stories, was published in 2005. This article is about the year. ... Template:Hide = Motto: Template:Unhide = Advance Ottawa/Ottawa en avant Area: 2,778. ... A bestseller is a book that is identified as extremely popular by its inclusion on a list of top-sellers. ... Combatants Allies: • Serbia, • Russia, • France, • Romania, • Belgium, • British Empire and Dominions, • United States, • Italy, • ...and others Central Powers: • Germany, • Austria-Hungary, • Ottoman Empire, • Bulgaria Commanders {{{commander1}}} {{{commander2}}} Strength {{{strength1}}} {{{strength2}}} Casualties 5 million military, 3 million civilian (full list) 3 million military, 3 million civilian (full list) {{{notes}}} World War...