Tess of the D'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy

Tess of the D'Urbervilles

by Thomas Hardy

Octopus Books, 1986, hardcover with padded/cushioned covers, marbled end-papers and gold metallic fore-edges

Near Fine Condition, minor edge and shelf wear, pages age-toned toward edges

'When Tess Durbeyfield is driven by family poverty to claim kinship with the wealthy D'Urbervilles and seek a portion of their family fortune, meeting her 'cousin' Alec proves to be her downfall. A very different man, Angel Clare, seems to offer her love and salvation, but Tess must choose whether to reveal her past or remain silent in the hope of a peaceful future.'