by Irene Frain · Tapa blanda · ISBN 9782365590358
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«Secret de famille» is Irène Frain's novel, published by Les Éditions Retrouvées in 2013, written in French.
The novel follows the life of Marthe, an orphan who, thanks to her tenacity and intelligence, becomes the most powerful woman in her region, until her son Lambert confronts her. Later, her grandson, a celebrated violinist, reconstructs her story and brings to light the dramas, hatreds and vendettas the family thought buried.
The work was originally published in 1989 with the title «Le secret de famille» and won the Prix RTL Grand Public.
Aimed at readers of family drama and mystery novels, with a strong female protagonist and a French historical setting.
Irène Frain is a French novelist, journalist, and historian. She is a founding member of the Women's Forum for the Economy and Society.
