The Devil's Pool

Set in the picturesque Berry region of France, this pastoral novella explores the intertwined lives of peasants who rely on their land for sustenance. The story centers on a 28-year-old German widower with three children, navigating the challenges of rural life. George Sand, a prominent French novelist known for her unconventional lifestyle and relationships, including one with musician Chopin, crafts a narrative that reflects the simplicity and struggles of peasant existence.