The Devil's Pool

Autor*innen

• George Sand

Parameter

• 121 Seiten
• 5 Lesestunden

• Belletristik
• Frankreich
• Geschichte
• Klassiker
• Romantik

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Set against the pastoral backdrop of Nohant, this novel explores the life of ploughman Germaine, who, after losing his wife, seeks a new partner to help raise his three children. His journey to court the wealthy widow Catherine Leonard reveals her pride and the competition she attracts. Meanwhile, Germaine finds himself drawn to Marie, a local shepherdess, who yearns for a younger suitor. Through its characters and their interactions, the story captures the essence of rural customs and the complexities of love and desire in a timeless setting.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2004
• Einband: Paperback