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Author Sidonie Bonnec launched her psychological thriller "Cântec de leagăn" in Romania, drawing from her own experiences as an au pair in London. The novel explores themes of migration, abuse, and social class differences. Bonnec's real-life story involves working for a dysfunctional wealthy family, which inspired her protagonist Emmylou's journey. The author emphasizes the importance of recognizing unacceptable situations and encourages young people to speak out against them. She chose the thriller genre to convey the suspense and terror of her experiences, blending 30% reality with 70% fiction in her narrative.