An unflinching look at the realities of racism, poverty, and exclusion in contemporary France-told through the eyes of a young Cameroonian mother navigating life on society's edge.
At just twenty-three, Louise finds herself stranded in a Paris shelter with her baby, Bliss, in her arms while battling homelessness, racism, and the struggles that come with being a female immigrant trying to keep her dignity alive. Yet amid the chaos, Louise encounters a fragile network of mothers and survivors from the Maghreb and sub-Saharan Africa, each carrying their own story of violence, addiction, and resilience.
Based on a pivotal moment in author Léonora Miano's own life, Stardust is a luminous story of the quiet power of choosing life. The novel was first composed over twenty years ago and remained unpublished for years. Now, Miano invites readers into her world, shedding light on the invisible corners of French society and offering a moving meditation on motherhood, dignity, and renewal.
| ISBN: | 9781803096100 |
| Publication date: | 5th April 2026 |
| Author: | Léonora Miano |
| Publisher: | Seagull Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 136 pages |
| Series: | The French List |
| Genres: |
Modern and Contemporary Fiction |
An unflinching look at the realities of racism, poverty, and exclusion in contemporary France-told through the eyes of a young Cameroonian mother navigating life on society's edge.
At just twenty-three, Louise finds herself stranded in a Paris shelter with her baby, Bliss, in her arms while battling homelessness, racism, and the struggles that come with being a female immigrant trying to keep her dignity alive. Yet amid the chaos, Louise encounters a fragile network of mothers and survivors from the Maghreb and sub-Saharan Africa, each carrying their own story of violence, addiction, and resilience.
Based on a pivotal moment in author Léonora Miano's own life, Stardust is a luminous story of the quiet power of choosing life. The novel was first composed over twenty years ago and remained unpublished for years. Now, Miano invites readers into her world, shedding light on the invisible corners of French society and offering a moving meditation on motherhood, dignity, and renewal.
Stardust features in the following genres: Modern and Contemporary Fiction
Stardust is available in Paperback
Stardust was written by Léonora Miano and published by Seagull Books
Stardust has 136 pages
Yes it is part of The French List series
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