Gilles Leroy's The Song of Alabama is written from the perspective of Zelda Fitzgerald, wife of Francis Scott Fitzgerald. In the 20s, these two were the most talented and famous couple in the United States, existing "outside the rules." He is an outstanding writer, she is his fate, rival, muse, and also the "evil genius", as many believed. But Gilles Leroy in his book convincingly proves that it was Zelda who was the victim, and Francis Scott - her long-term merciless executioner. In 2007, this book brought the author the Prix Goncourt, France's highest literary award.