This Little Family

Marie is a wife, mother, and daughter who becomes a killer after experiencing a shocking encounter. This Little Family is a dark and compelling novel about women, power, and control.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 19 August 2021
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Marie and Laurent, a couple living in a spacious apartment in Paris's 11th arrondissement, lead a comfortable and secure life. Laurent works at a prominent law firm, providing a stable income, while Marie finds fulfillment in her job at a bank, where she is valued by her clients and colleagues. They are eager to start a family and begin trying for a baby. However, their lives take an unexpected turn when Marie encounters a shocking incident that jeopardizes their plans and throws her world into turmoil.

Less than two years later, the family's apartment becomes the focal point of a police investigation. Forensic officers meticulously examine the scene within, uncovering a gruesome discovery. Three bodies are found around the dining table: Marie, Laurent, and their young toddler, Thomas, seated in his high chair. Tragically, all three have been poisoned by Marie.

This Little Family is a dark and intensely captivating novel that delves into the complex dynamics of women, power, and control. Written by a rising star in French literature, it offers a profound exploration of the lives of Marie, Laurent, and Thomas, shedding light on their motivations, desires, and the devastating consequences of their actions.

Weight: 196g
Dimension: 128 x 198 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008332921