The Devil's Pool

by George Sand

"The Devil's Pool" by George Sand is a pastoral novel published in 1846. When widower Germain is urged to remarry for his children's sake, he reluctantly travels to meet a wealthy widow. Accompanied by his young son and sixteen-year-old Marie, who seeks work in town, they camp near the mysterious Devil's Pool. As Germain finds the widow disappointing, unexpected feelings emerge between him and Marie. This rural French tale explores love, duty, and new beginnings in the countryside.