Maud Simonnot (born 1979) is a French writer and editor.
Maud Simonnot (born 1979) is a French writer and editor.
She was born in Semur-en-Auxois in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.
She is the author of several acclaimed books, including works of fiction and non-fiction. [1]
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