Thirst

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Amélie Nothomb was born in Japan to Belgian parents in 1967. She lives in Paris. Since her debut on the French literary scene over two decades ago, she has published a novel a year, every year. Her edgy fiction, unconventional thinking, and public persona have combined to transform her into a worldwide literary sensation. She is the recipient of the French Academy’s 1999 Grand Prix for the Novel, the René-Fallet, Alain-Fournier, and Jean-Giono prizes. In 2015, King Philippe of Belgium bestowed the title of Baroness upon her. Baroness Fabienne-Claire Nothomb currently lives in Paris.