Légitime violence

by Marc Dugain

Une fresque historique et romanesque à l’écriture virtuose, inspirée de la célèbre « affaire des poisons »

Marc Dugain nous plonge dans l'ambiance d'intrigues et de complots de la cour de Louis XIV et ressuscite avec toute la force de son imaginaire la figure hors norme de la marquise de Brinvilliers.

256 pages, Paperback

Published October 1, 2025

About the author

​Marc Dugain is a French novelist and filmmaker renowned for his historical and political narratives. His debut novel, La Chambre des officiers (1998), inspired by his grandfather's work with World War I veterans, garnered critical acclaim and won multiple literary awards. Dugain's oeuvre often delves into the lives of prominent figures and events, as seen in works like La Malédiction d'Edgar (2005) and Une exécution ordinaire (2007). Beyond literature, he has directed several films, including adaptations of his own novels, and has contributed to theater and graphic novels. Dugain's storytelling is marked by a deep exploration of power dynamics, historical intricacies, and the human condition.​

Reviews

[liam · Rating 3 out of 5]

2,5

[Manuel ETIENNE · Rating 3 out of 5]

Contexte historique un peu superficiel, intrigue un peu simpliste, l’écriture reste belle. Un peu décevant pour un grand admirateur de la chambre des officiers de la malédiction d’Edgar, de l’avenue des géants…