Maggie Doyle, an influential figure in the literary world, passed away in early September 2026. Born in Ireland, she moved to France in the 1980s and became a key player in the publishing industry, first as a literary agent and later as an editor. She played a significant role in bringing international authors to French audiences, including Margaret Atwood, John Banville, Michael Chabon, Ken Follett, and Colm Tóibín. Doyle was also responsible for the "Pavillons" collection, a series that featured both classic and contemporary works from around the world, such as those by Dino Buzzati, Mikhaïl Boulgakov, Graham Greene, Primo Levi, Alexandre Soljenitsyne, Tennessee Williams, and Tom Wolfe. Doyle joined the French publishing house Robert Laffont in 1999 and led its foreign literature department until 2019. Her work involved acquiring rights to international books, often through author recommendations, collaboration with foreign publishers, and scouts who identified promising manuscripts before they were published. She was especially known for her role in maintaining the "Pavillons" collection, which became a cornerstone of French publishing for international literature. One of her notable achievements was overseeing the French publication of Ken Follett's A Column of Fire in 2017. In 2016, Doyle was involved in the release of a new edition of J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye, which marked the 60th anniversary of its initial French publication. She helped preserve the history of the "Pavillons" collection by opening its archives to recount the novel's journey in France. She also had a close working relationship with Tom Wolfe, overseeing the publication of several of his books, including Me, Charlotte Simmons and Bloody Miami. Beyond her editorial work, Doyle had a lasting impact on her authors. Michael Chabon, one of her clients, dedicated a personal tribute to her, recalling how she helped him find a rare collection of stories by G.K. Chesterton. He also noted her unwavering support for his works in France, even when their reception was not as positive as she had hoped. After retiring in June 2019, Claire Do Sêrro took over as head of foreign literature at Robert Laffont, and in September 2026, Juliette Ponce, founder of Dalva editions, assumed the role. Robert Laffont described Doyle as "a woman who passionately loved books and those who wrote them," and as "the friend of authors, translators, foreign publishers, and agents." Her legacy continues to influence the French literary scene, with her editorial vision and relationships with authors leaving a lasting imprint on the publishing world.