Dominique Manotti

Dominique Manotti, born in Paris in 1942, studied at the Sorbonne and was a professor of economic history. From 1976 to 1983, she served as secretary-general of the Paris section of the CFDT trade union. She wrote her first novel at the age of 50. Her literary work received numerous awards. Her debut novel, *Hartes Pflaster*, was published by Assoziation A.