publications
Le Marabout de Blida
Annie Cohen's novel about a woman torn between her Pied-Noir, French, and Algerian identities, guided by the mystical marabout of Blida.
1 January 2025
Le Marabout de Blida by Annie Cohen tells the story of a woman who has lost touch with her roots while living in Paris. She is torn between her Pied-Noir, French, and Algerian identities. Struggling to reconcile her past with her present, she meets the marabout of Blida. This mystical figure, rooted in Algerian history, awakens her memory and helps her reconnect with her homeland.