Tess of the d’Urbervilles

Tess, the young and lovely heroine of Hardy’s classic tale, knows instinctively that the path she is choosing is the wrong one. But, a child of her times, what can she do but follow the dictates of her family? Against the lovely background of the English countryside, Thomas Hardy sets his tale of seduction and betrayal as Tess, his beautiful heroine, speeds to her destruction. Lusted after by one man, set on a pedestal by another, Thomas Hardy’s lovely heroine Tess is betrayed by both. Full of images of light and shade, Tess of the d’Urbervilles makes splendid listening in a tale that is both passionate and tender. In this timeless piece of fiction, Tess's journey is a testament to the classics, showcasing Hardy's ability to weave a tale that is both captivating and heart-wrenching. Her story, while tragic, is a reflexion of the societal pressures of her time, making this book a top pick for those seeking a deep and thought-provoking read. For fans of George Eliot (Middlemarch), Jane Austen (Mansfield Park), Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell (Cranford by Elizabeth Gaskell), Emily Brontë (Wuthering Heights), and Diane Long Hoeveler (The Castle of Wolfenbach).