Desperate Remedies

Desperate Remedies is a novel written by Thomas Hardy, first published in 1871. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the lives of two cousins, Cytherea Graye and Owen Graye, who have recently lost their father and are now struggling to make ends meet. Cytherea is a governess and Owen is a clerk, but both are dissatisfied with their current situations.The plot of the novel revolves around the romantic relationships of the two cousins. Cytherea falls in love with a young architect named Edward Springrove, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that Edward is already engaged to another woman. Meanwhile, Owen becomes infatuated with a mysterious woman named Mrs. Manston, who is married to a wealthy landowner.As the story unfolds, the characters become embroiled in a web of secrets, lies, and deception. There are several twists and turns in the plot, and the novel explores themes of class, gender, and morality.Desperate Remedies is considered one of Hardy's lesser-known works, but it is still highly regarded by critics and fans of his writing. It is notable for its complex plot, vivid characters, and intricate descriptions of 19th-century life in rural England.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.