Gisèle Pelicot, who stepped into the spotlight by waiving anonymity during France’s high‑profile rape trial, now shares a personal secret in her new memoir. She reveals that she kept a boyfriend hidden from the public eye, a relationship that provided emotional support as she faced an open courtroom and intense media scrutiny.
The book offers a candid look at how that love helped her cope with the pressure and fear of the trial, giving readers insight into the private life of a woman who became a national symbol of resilience.