Can one love their husband too much? This is the question Maud Ventura raises with wit in her debut novel. An unnamed narrator pulls readers deep into the shadows of her Machiavellian mind. She’s a forty-year-old wife and mother of two who appears sophisticated and self-assured, yet her life seems to revolve entirely around her husband. For fifteen years, she has tailored her behaviour based on meticulous observations: spying on him and secretly recording his every action in a notebook. Suspenseful and darkly humorous, My Husband explores the fine line between love and obsession, captivating readers to the very last word.

Love, a novel marking 1920s feminist literature, delves into the tension between the desires of the heart and those of the mind. The story follows the sentimental journey of Catherine, a middle-aged widow, as she surrenders to the love of Christopher, a young man of twenty-five. Although their age difference does not hinder the passion between them, it challenges the conventions of their time and divides those around them. With a subtle, humorous touch, the author portrays interwar English society and examines the nature of love, highlighting the roles imposed on women and the hypocrisy of social norms.

At just twenty-eight, George Sand published Indiana, the first novel she signed under her pen name. This captivating story delves into the emotional life of a young Creole woman in the 19th century, already revealing the virtuosity of a masterful writer. Weaving together romance and political themes, George Sand confronts both female and colonial oppression, painting the portrait of a heroine striving for independence. Compelling and still relevant, this novel continues to resonate with readers today.

Blending history with memory, Cocoon is dual-voiced narrative at once personal and collective. This novel delves into the memories of Cheng Gong and Li Jiaqi, a man and woman who, after years apart and without contact, meet again for the first time. Through the course of one night, they revisit the shadows of their pasts. With great sensitivity, Zhang Yueran guides the reader through the history of a nation and analyses the dynamics of intergenerational bonds.