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Virginie Grimaldi

Virginie Grimaldi was born in 1977 in Bordeaux, where she still lives. She is the author of nine novels and was the most read French writer for three consecutive years (in 2019, 2020, and 2021). Her novels have been bestsellers in Europe and have been translated into more than twenty languages.

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“In Grimaldi’s universe, it seems to be about the difficulties and messiness of love and what we must be willing to do to keep it forever.”

— World Literature Today, May 1 2024

“Lovers of Europa Editions’ other titles My Brilliant Friend and Fresh Water for Flowers will fall hard for this beautiful, heartbreaking, and healing story.”

— Electric Lit, Apr 13 2024

“A sympathetic portrait of the enduring bond of sisterhood.”

— Shelf Awareness, Mar 26 2024

“[Grimaldi's] bittersweet English-language debut is sure to tug at the heartstrings of readers who appreciate moving novels which explore the complexities of sisterly love and mental illness.”

— Booklist, Mar 15 2024

“Grimaldi’s account of two sisters taking stock of what’s brought them this far is affecting but smile producing as well.”

— Kirkus Reviews, Mar 9 2024