La concubine rouge #[nn]

Published by Gallimard's Bayou imprint in 2012, La Concubine Rouge brings together the talents of Clément Baloup and Mathieu Jiro for a story steeped in atmosphere and history. The cover sets a striking tone: beneath a deep red sun, a winding path cuts through warm autumnal hills as a group of figures moves through the landscape, while a young woman in traditional Vietnamese dress commands the foreground with quiet intensity. It's a beautifully composed image that promises a richly human narrative rooted in Southeast Asian history.