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Leïla Slimani

Born 1981 · France, Morocco

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Books on prize lists

  • In English

    Goncourt 2016 · Winner

    The Perfect Nanny

    Chanson douce

    Leïla Slimani · 35 when first published

    Novel · 240 pages · Family, Crime

    AI-generated summary:When Myriam, a mother of two young children in Paris, goes back to work at a law firm, she and her husband hire Louise, a nanny who quickly wins the children’s affection.