Penguin Cla - Tess of the Durbervilles

Tess Durbeyfield faces impossible choices as family desperation drives her to seek connection with the wealthy D'Urbervilles, only to encounter the destructive Alec. When Angel Clare offers love and what seems like salvation, Tess must decide whether to confess her painful past or protect her future through silence. Hardy's novel powerfully explores the costs of innocence lost and the struggle between hope and harsh reality.