La Mare Au Diable by George Sand

Softcover. Condition: Good. 1892.  William R Jenkins. In French.

The story is set in rural France and follows the journey of a young widower, Germain, who is struggling to find a new wife to help him raise his children and manage his farm. He meets a young woman named Marie who is also searching for love and companionship. Together, they embark on a journey to a haunted pool, where they encounter mysterious and supernatural events. The novel explores themes of love, family, loss, and the supernatural. Sand's writing style is known for its vivid descriptions of the French countryside and its people, as well as its exploration of social issues of the time. The Haunted La Mare Au Diable is considered one of Sand's most popular works.