Set in the picturesque French countryside, this novel captures the natural beauty and romantic allure of rural life. The story centers on a young woman who lives in seclusion in the forest, embodying the spirit of nature itself. As love blossoms, the novel explores themes of pastoral innocence, the contrast between rural and urban life, and the power of nature. Theuriet's poetic descriptions and tender narrative celebrate the serenity and simplicity of the natural world.