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Literary Bistro with Pascale de Trazegnies and Florence Verney
Discover the raw story of a bygone era's burglar and the delicate intersection of hearts and melodies following a surgery. These two authors offer a unique literary dialogue that blends the grit of criminal memoirs with the emotional resonance of medical reconstruction.
Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles (Paris 4th)
About
The Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles hosts a literary bistro on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, featuring authors Pascale de Trazegnies and Florence Verney. This free midday event, running from 12:30 to 14:00, offers a unique opportunity to explore the depths of two distinct narratives: one detailing the life of a vintage gangster, and the other examining the transformative power of a heart transplant. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible. The session concludes with a book signing held at the Librairie Wallonie-Bruxelles, providing attendees the chance to engage directly with the writers.
On the program for this meeting:
- Moi, Petit-Jacques, voleur intermittent by Pascale de Trazegnies (Maurice Nadeau)
Jacques B., known as Petit-Jacques, told the author of this book his story as an old-school mobster. Pascale de Trazegnies paints a portrait of a life as a foster child, filled with wanderings, car thefts, safe cracking, and repeated stints in prison. A first-person story, structured like cinematic sequences, featuring romantic connections with stars of all kinds, such as Roger Vadim or Jacques Mesrine, where a detached tone and irony juggle the highs and lows of a destiny.
- Pulsations by Florence Verney (Genèse)
Three trajectories intertwine and echo one another. At their intersection: a heart transplant. Suffering from myocarditis, Louise receives a heart transplant as a last resort. After this operation, she discovers a new sensitivity to music and sees her life transformed. Around her unfold the journeys of the intensive care nurse and the surgeon who operated on her. From the hospital room to the concert hall, sound waves diffract, and memories, as well as the emotions experienced, gain new perspectives. Lives intersect, bonds are created, and friendships are born. And life slowly resumes its course. Fueled by field research and connections forged with healthcare staff, this novel explores current societal issues. Florence Verney's writing, sensitive and committed, touches the reader's heart.
The meeting is punctuated by a book signing session at the Wallonie-Bruxelles Bookstore
Our take on this event
Join us at the Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles in the 4th arrondissement on October 14, 2026, from 12:30 to 14:00, for an exclusive literary gathering. This event serves as a platform to discuss the works of Pascale de Trazegnies and Florence Verney.
Pascale de Trazegnies presents "Moi, Petit-Jacques, voleur intermittent", a cinematic account of a criminal’s life. Through a series of vignettes, the book captures the essence of a turbulent existence spent between prison cells and brushes with notorious figures like Jacques Mesrine, all recounted with a sharp, detached sense of irony.
Florence Verney discusses her novel "Pulsations", which weaves together the stories of a heart transplant recipient, a nurse, and a surgeon. The narrative explores how a new heart can fundamentally alter a person's relationship with music and emotions, grounding these experiences in detailed research into medical settings.
The venue is wheelchair accessible. Following the discussion, the Librairie Wallonie-Bruxelles will host a signing session, allowing readers to interact with the authors and discuss their creative processes in depth.
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