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Desperate Remedies

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Set against the backdrop of Victorian society, the narrative follows siblings Cytherea and Owen Graye as they navigate financial struggles after their parents' death. Cytherea's role as a governess in Budmouth leads to a complex love triangle involving architect Edward Springrove and the enigmatic Aeneas Manston. As misunderstandings and secrets unfold, themes of love, betrayal, and societal expectations emerge. This early work showcases Hardy's experimentation with narrative techniques, foreshadowing the depth of his later writings.

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Desperate Remedies, Thomas Hardy

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2024
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English
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Double9 Books
Released
2024
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Paperback
Pages
352
ISBN13
9789361151682
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Set against the backdrop of Victorian society, the narrative follows siblings Cytherea and Owen Graye as they navigate financial struggles after their parents' death. Cytherea's role as a governess in Budmouth leads to a complex love triangle involving architect Edward Springrove and the enigmatic Aeneas Manston. As misunderstandings and secrets unfold, themes of love, betrayal, and societal expectations emerge. This early work showcases Hardy's experimentation with narrative techniques, foreshadowing the depth of his later writings.