Tess of the d'Urbervilles

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When Tess Durbeyfield is asked by her father to find their wealthy relations, she soon finds herself chased by the rich and wicked Alec d'Urberville. The events that follow bring Tess terrible guilt and shame. Tess finally escapes to find new love and happiness. But her shameful past is never far behind. (back of book).