Caroline Darian, the author of a new memoir, was, like her mother, a victim of her father’s abuse.

My Father, the Monster

In an excerpt from her new memoir, the daughter of Gisèle Pelicot explains exactly how she discovered her father’s crimes—in horrifying detail

By Caroline Darian

Sunday, November 1, 2020

Tomorrow my son, Tom — all of six and a half years old — has to wear a mask to school. So we rehearse putting one on. Once, twice, ten times.

I post a photo of my masked boy on Facebook. Seconds later, my father pitches in: “Poor little Tom. Going back to school will be a little weird this time around. Best of luck from your Grandad, who loves you more than anything.”