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Sous le masque du bonheur by Fogue Tamko Ariste

Book Launch|Marie, her heart broken by abandonment, finally finds refuge in Sébastien’s love. But his love turns into a chain, his kisses into iron bars, and his sweet words into lies. In the shadow of their home, she sinks, struggling not to lose herself in this love that suffocates her.

  • Goethe-Institut Kamerun, Yaounde

  • Language English, French
  • Price Free entry
Marie, an orphan since childhood, grew up without love or a sense of belonging. When she meets Sébastien, a caring and charming man, she believes she has finally found the happiness and stability she has always dreamed of. But behind the promises of a happy future lies a toxic and destructive relationship: little by little, the loving man becomes manipulative and oppressive, turning their marriage into a prison. Caught between disillusionment, suffering, and loneliness, Marie struggles not to lose herself in this suffocating love. This poignant novel depicts the downfall of a woman in search of acceptance, trapped in a world where lies gradually replace hope and dreams.

About the author
Ariste Fogue, a young Cameroonian writer with a degree in banking and finance, has built a solid career in the world of figures. Passionate about literature, he uses his incisive pen to paint a picture of both the vices and the charms of contemporary society. Sous Le Masque Du Bonheur is his first novel.


L'aprèm' du livre is the monthly book presentation organised by the Goethe-Institut Cameroon. It enables authors to present their works to a broad public and to trigger dialogue with the audience. Each year, 11 authors are selected by a jury following a call for entries.