Acclaimed Novelist Jill Ciment Revisits Past in New Memoir ‘Consent’

Acclaimed novelist Jill Ciment revisits her past in her new memoir ‘Consent,’ where she dramatically revises details of her teenage affair with painter Arnold Mesches, shedding light on the complexities of their relationship and questioning the power dynamics at play. This shocking tale dates back to 1970 when a rebellious 17-year-old Ciment made a bold move that would change her life forever.