Mauprat is a captivating novel that tells the story of Bernard Mauprat, a young aristocrat who is raised by a family of brigands in the French countryside. As Bernard grows up, he becomes a wild and unruly man, but everything changes when he meets Edmée, a beautiful and virtuous woman who helps him to rediscover his humanity. The characters in the novel are richly drawn and the prose is lyrical and elegant. George Sand's exploration of class, love, and redemption is both timeless and thought-provoking. Mauprat is a classic of French literature that will stay with readers long after they finish the final page.

Book Description:
Bernard Mauprat was raised by lawless brigands and knows no other way of life until age 17. Then everything changes for him when his cousin Edmee is taken hostage in the castle where he lives. After helping her escape, he goes to live with his uncle and is offered the opportunity of an education. He has fallen hopelessly in love with Edmee, but his brutishness makes her hold him out at arm's length. Can the positive influence of Bernard’s new home environment overcome the moral turpitude of his upbringing? How will he respond when his past comes back to haunt him? And can he clear his name after being accused of a heinous crime?