Cheri

Colette's life was marked by creativity and resilience, beginning in her childhood home in Burgundy filled with animals and family. After moving to Paris with her controlling first husband, she produced the acclaimed Claudine novels, which he published under his name. Following their separation, she thrived as a performer and explored various relationships, including a romance with Napoleon's niece. Renowned for her diverse literary works, she became the first female President of the Académie Goncourt and received a state funeral upon her passing at 81.