Announcement summary
Aurora Metro Books announced a new English translation of The Uskok, a historical novel by George Sand, in June 2026. Translator Lynne Forest brought the nineteenth-century French work to English-language readers through the independent publisher. NewswireJet carried the announcement on June 18, 2026.
The story is set around seventeenth-century Venice and follows Orio Soranzo, a nobleman trying to recover his fortune and standing. His ambitions involve the wealthy Giovanna, while piracy, political conflict, and personal deception complicate the plot. The publisher describes the book as a story of love, betrayal, and intrigue.
The original release framed the translation as a rediscovery of a less familiar Sand novel. Claims in that promotional copy about the book's historical influence or critical standing reflect the publisher's interpretation; this summary does not present them as established literary consensus. The translation itself and the named translator are confirmed on the publisher's product page.
The publisher's page is linked below for the current edition and bibliographic details. Price and availability in the 2026 announcement may no longer apply. Readers interested in translation choices can also consult the publisher's notes and Forest's account of the project rather than treating the launch copy as a review.