Season 3 Episode 1: In Conversation with Sanaë Lemoine
The Margot Affair was released in June of this year and immediately received glowing reviews from publications such as The New York Times and Marie Claire. Set in Paris, we follow 17 year old Margot, who struggles with being the secret daughter of a well-known French politician. Family ties are called into question as the line between private and public life becomes increasingly blurred: not just for Margot but for the adults around her. In part one of this two part interview, Sanaë and Lou talk about the book’s inspiration, as well as the different female relationships that are represented within the novel.
Show Notes:
Order a copy of The Margot Affair (Bookshop, Shakespeare & Company, Hive)
Books referenced during the episode:
Rien ne s’oppose à la nuit (Delphine de Vigan)
Hotel Iris (Yoko Ogawa)
Hot Milk (Deborah Levy)
Other links:
The Millions interviews Sanaë Lemoine
Seven French books about family secrets
Mitterand as a doting father (by his daughter Mazarine)