The new work of Marie Nimier appeared on March 7 at Gallimard editions. Entitled “Tunisian Confidences”, this book was made after a two -month stay at Villa Salammbô at the invitation of the French Institute in Tunisia.
It was during a two -month stay in Tunisia, at Villa Salammbô, an artist residence created by the French Institute, that Marie Nimier has collected the remarks and confidences that form the framework of “Tunisian confidences” whose publication coincides with the International Women’s Rights Day.
This Tunisian novel by Marie Nimier brings together the confidences of unknown crosses randomly from paths and conversations.
It is “a former prisoner, a bisexual forced to disguise his feelings, a” tow truck “offering to future brides a cheap technique to restore their virginity, a woman whose life has been upset by her readings, those who want to leave and cannot leave, those who left and then returned, those who pray in their own way, but also a beekeeper who sells the chain.
These are some of the characters who confided in the author, to reveal their best kept secrets to her. In turn funny and poignant, these tales full of humanity are an infinite source of reverie and reflection, and an invitation to sharing. ”
The author should present her book in Tunisia, during the month of June. She will be for this occasion, accompanied by the actress Naidra Ayadi.
Marie Nimier is the author of twelve novels including “The Queen of Silence”, Little Sister “,” The Palais des Netties “,” Les Inseparables “or” The beach “. His new novel appears as part of the prestigious white collection at Gallimard.
