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

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.

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

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

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

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