Notorious Woman - Episode Guide

The first chapter in the story of Aurore Duprin, better known as George Sand, one of the most controversial - and successful - French novelists of the 19th century.

Nine years into an unhappy marriage, Aurore has left her family and gone to Paris. There, her ambitions of becoming a writer are fuelled.

Aurora Dudevant changes her name to George Sand, and achieves literary success in Paris.

George's troubled marriage to Casimir Dudevant has now degenerated beyond all hope of repair.

George meets the young composer Chopin, and is soon determined to know him better.

George's relationship with Chopin has settled down. However her growing children cause new problems in her life.

France is in political turmoil and George's behaviour and beliefs make her notorious.