Desperate Remedies

Desperate Remedies: The Wessex Novels V12 is a novel written by acclaimed English author, Thomas Hardy. It is the twelfth book in the Wessex Novels series and was first published in 1871. The story is set in the fictional town of Budmouth, which is based on the real town of Weymouth in Dorset, England. The novel follows the lives of two young women, Cytherea Graye and her maid Aeneas Manston. Cytherea is a beautiful, intelligent and virtuous young woman who has fallen on hard times. She is forced to take up a position as a governess in the household of a wealthy family in Budmouth. Aeneas Manston is a handsome and charming man who is also a ruthless and cunning criminal. He is the son of a notorious thief and is determined to make a name for himself in the world of crime. When Aeneas meets Cytherea, he is immediately smitten with her and sets out to win her heart. However, Cytherea is wary of him and suspects that he is not what he seems. As the story unfolds, Aeneas's true nature is revealed and Cytherea finds herself in grave danger. Desperate Remedies is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and revenge. It is a classic Victorian novel that explores the themes of class, gender, and morality. Hardy's writing is vivid and descriptive, and he paints a vivid picture of life in Victorian England. This book is a must-read for fans of classic literature and anyone who enjoys a good mystery.Includes a map of Wessex.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.