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Misalliance

Episode number: 1

Overview: Aurore Dupin, who later became known as George Sand, was one of the most successful French novelists of the 19th century.

Success

Episode number: 2

Overview: After nine years of an unhappy marriage Aurore Dudevant has left her husband and two children and gone to Paris. Living with Jules Sandeau - she is consumed with her ambition to become a writer.

Conflict

Episode number: 3

Overview: Aurore Dudevant has left her husband and two children; achieved literary success in Paris and become known as George Sand.

Trial

Episode number: 4

Overview: George Sand's 13-year-old marriage to Casimir has now degenerated beyond repair.

Prelude

Episode number: 5

Overview: Having just met the young Polish composer, Chopin, George Sand is determined to know him better.

Sonata

Episode number: 6

Overview: George Sand has settled down with Chopin, but her children are growing up and causing problems.

Resolution

Episode number: 7

Overview: In a France torn with political unrest, George Sand is notorious both for her private behaviour and her political beliefs.