Hélène Bessette

Hélène Bessette (1918–2000) was the author of thirteen novels, the first, Lili pleure, published in 1953. Although she was twice nominated for the Prix Goncourt, her books were out of print by the time of her death.

Lili Is Crying

Kate Briggs
and
Hélène Bessette
December 1, 2021