Viviane Janouin-Benanti

Does the truth surpass the imagination?

While studying law, she had been deeply shocked by the case of the “Woman Held Captive in Poitiers.” The horror of the events was already inconceivable enough: a woman held captive for 25 years, discovered completely naked, emaciated, and driven mad by her captivity.

But the fact that the scene took place in a luxurious mansion in Poitiers and among a well-respected social circle was a completely implausible situation in a novel. Yet it was the truth.

Viviane Janouin-Benanti had promised herself she would write this woman’s story one day. Through her work in the nonprofit sector, she went on to encounter many heartbreaking cases and surprising situations.

Short Biography

With a multidisciplinary background, Viviane Janouin-Benanti is a committed woman.

His crime novels, like his historical novels, follow this humanistic approach. His writing seeks to influence the world.

Novels

These works of creative nonfiction revive a centuries-long French tradition of retelling the stories of criminal cases. Based on true facts, they portray the realities of France’s history, which was often tumultuous, vulnerable to regime changes, and rife with religious and social conflict.

lnerable to regime changes, and rife with religious and social conflict. Viviane Janouin-Benanti dives deeply into her research to analyze the facts of each case, the motivations of key figures in the crimes, and other circumstances that may have contributed to the tragic events of each transgression. The human beings she describes are often very complex, and she does not try to simplify them.

Through her study of court cases and the cultural contexts in which they occurred, she brings actual men and women back to life and tells their stories.

Lectures and Presentations

Viviane Janouin-Benanti has also offer speaking engagements and lectures on the cases described in her novels. She has been interviewed about her books on numerous television and radio shows both in France and in Canada.

Book fairs and promotional videos for her books

Viviane Janouin-Benanti has participated in more than 150 book fairs, ranging from the most prestigious to the most intimate, from the most commercial to the most authentic, and from the most general to the most specialized.

Today, in this all-digital age, Viviane Janouin-Benanti invites you to her virtual book fair, where she showcases her books.