The Devil's Pool

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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.