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Desperate Remedies

Desperate Remedies

Hardy, Thomas

Paperback

Classic Fiction

ISBN10: 9354846890
ISBN13: 9789354846892
Publisher: Alpha Ed
Published: Jul 21 2021
Pages: 360
Weight: 1.16
Height: 0.80 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A gripping, morally charged voyage into nineteenth century Britain, Desperate Remedies pulls back the curtain on marriage, deception and social pressure with the sharp eye of Victorian sensation fiction and the quiet ache of Victorian literary realism. This restored edition distills Hardy's keen critique of late--Victorian life-its rumours, class constraints, and the fraught negotiations of female agency-into a tightly plotted tale of desire, reputation, and the costs of truth. Set against a recognisable Victorian London milieu and peopled with recognisable textures of the era, the novel entwines suspense with social satire, inviting both casual readers and serious collectors to trace the quiet revolutions in conscience and character. For classic literature readers, it sits comfortably beside George Eliot novels and the broader tradition cherished by Charles Dickens fans, while resonating with anyone who loves serialized Victorian fiction and the nuanced portrayals of everyday life in nineteenth century Britain. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. This edition honours the original's spirit and makes a pivotal work of complete historical novel collection accessible to new audiences and long-time admirers alike.

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