A Winter in Majorca Author:George Sand The Carthusian Monastery at Valldemosa was home to its illustrious guests throughout the winter of 1838-39. Its romantic and melancholic atmosphere, combined with a unique and evocative landscape, inspired Chopin to write some of his most beautiful pieces for the piano. Reading Goerge Sand's extraordinary narrative we are plunged into the hear... more »t and soul of this remarkable story.« less