Product Description

Tess Durbeyfield is driven by family poverty to claim kinship with the wealthy D'Urbevilles, and meeting her "cousin" Alec proves to be her downfall. When Angel Clare offers her love and salvation, she must choose whether to reveal her past or remain silent in the hope of a peaceful future.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #51237 in Books
• Published on: 2003-09-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 564 pages

Customer Reviews

It could be a "challenge" - but very worth it!
I've only quite recently discovered the work of Thomas Hardy - and I must say I feel I missed-out not being introduced to this author during my schooldays!
This novel is a work of real beauty and deep spiritual symbolism - but perhaps not for someone just wanting a bit of "light" reading! Although I've been a lifelong fan of Austen, Bronte and Dickens, this book took me to new heights in respect of vocabulary and beauty of expression. It took me ages to read ...but, after a "rest" spell with other authors - I'm ready for more!
One to savour .... s-l-o-w-l-y.