3rd Nov 1974

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

10th Nov 1974

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.

17th Nov 1974

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

24th Nov 1974

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

1st Dec 1974

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

8th Dec 1974

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

15th Dec 1974

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