Two years after his wifes death Germain is encouraged to move on and find a new woman and home to accommodate his three growing children. He travels to visit a single woman who is eager to start a new family. Following his daughters death Pre Maurice has provided constant support for his soninlaw Germain. But after two years he pushes him to find a new wife. Germain is a young man with three children in need of a mother. Maurice sends him to visit the daughter of a friend who is also widowed and interested in remarrying. Germain reluctantly agrees taking his son and the teenager Mary who is seeking employment. The trip proves to be an eyeopening experience for the duo who form an unexpected bond. Similar to Sands previous work Indiana The Devils Pool examines the obligations of marriage. The story illustrates how duty and perception take priority over love and kindness. Its a dichotomy that continues to present itself regardless of ones social or political status. With an eyecatching new cover and professionally typeset manuscript this edition of The Devils Pool is both modern and readable.