Desperate Remedies

Desperate Remedies is a novel written by Thomas Hardy, first published in 1871. The story follows the lives of two cousins, Cytherea Graye and Owen Graye, who are left penniless after the death of their father. Cytherea becomes a governess while Owen takes up a position as a clerk. The two cousins then become embroiled in a web of deceit, murder, and romance as they encounter a host of intriguing characters, including a wealthy landowner, a mysterious woman, and a sinister doctor. The novel explores themes of love, jealousy, and betrayal, and is considered one of Hardy's early works of fiction. Desperate Remedies is a gripping tale of Victorian England that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.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.