Préface - Le palmier de Valentine Goby

Since her first novel, "La note sensible," Valentine Goby has established herself as a trusted name, with her profound and demanding writing. Supported by booksellers and a loyal readership, Valentine Goby has created a literary universe all her own, which is reflected in her books, including "Murène," "Banquises," "Kinderzimmer," and "L'île haute." A former French and drama teacher, she has made a habit of bringing her novels to life on stage, reading her texts with musical accompaniment. She also writes for children. For the 2025 literary season, she is publishing "Le palmier" (Actes Sud). Drawing on her own memories, Valentine Goby recounts childhood with its marvelous worlds and buried demons. A novel of both tender and brutal atmosphere, set in a fantasy garden, which reminds us that a simple forgotten memory can resurface in adult life.