Useless Children

A captivating novel about family secrets. Discover the moving journey of l©onore, from age four to her forties, in this poignant and intimate novel by Mal©dicte. Raised between an enigmatic mother known as "the warrior" and a complex, elusive father, l©onore grows up in a family where silence, shame, and hidden truths dictate the rules. As the years pass, she becomes determined to unravel the mysteries that shaped her childhood and identity. Through a powerful blend of family drama, identity quest, and psychological introspection, Mal©dicte explores the deep wounds created by secrecy, judgment, and the gaze of others. With direct and sincere writing, she delivers a striking narrative on love, fragility, and the long shadow family stories can cast over our adult lives. Let yourself be swept away by this emotional and compelling story. Order "Les enfants inutiles" ("The Useless Children") and immerse yourself in l©onore's search for truth, self-acceptance, and freedom.

 ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mal©dicte lets her "second voice" resonate with a vibrant first novel. An architect by profession and passionate about nature, she shapes her stories as she designs her plans: with precision, creativity, and emotion. A lifelong lover of words, she draws inspiration from human contradictions and everyday moments, transforming vulnerabilities into powerful narratives. Between fiction and psychological drama, her writing celebrates identity, duality, and the raw beauty of existence.