Publisher's Synopsis
Desperate Remedies is a novel written by the renowned English author Thomas Hardy. It was first published in 1871 and is considered to be one of Hardy's lesser-known works. The story is set in the fictional town of Budmouth, which is based on the real town of Weymouth in Dorset, England.The plot revolves around the lives of two young women, Cytherea Graye and her maid, Aeneas Manston. Cytherea is the daughter of a former architect who has fallen on hard times, and Aeneas is a mysterious and enigmatic figure who has a dark past. The two women are drawn into a complex web of deceit and intrigue, which threatens to destroy their lives.As the story unfolds, the reader is taken on a journey through the seedy underbelly of Victorian England, where class and social status are everything. The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and the corrupting influence of power.Desperate Remedies is a gripping and suspenseful tale that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Hardy's vivid descriptions of the landscape and the characters make the story come alive, and his skillful use of language creates a rich and evocative atmosphere. This book is a must-read for fans of classic literature and anyone who enjoys a good mystery.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
