Two years after his wife's death, Germain is encouraged to move on and
find a new woman and home to accommodate his three growing children.
He travels to visit a single woman who is eager to start a new family.
Following his daughter's death, Père Maurice has provided constant
support for his son-in-law Germain. But after two years, he pushes him
to find a new wife. Germain is a young man with three children in need
of a mother. Maurice sends him to visit the daughter of a friend, who is
also widowed and interested in remarrying. Germain reluctantly agrees,
taking his son and the teenager Mary, who is seeking employment. The
trip proves to be an eye-opening experience for the duo who form an
unexpected bond.
Similar to Sand's previous work, Indiana, The Devil's Pool examines
the obligations of marriage. The story illustrates how duty and
perception take priority over love and kindness. It's a dichotomy that
continues to present itself, regardless of one's social or political
status.
With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of The Devil's Pool is both modern and readable.