Thomas Hardy's Two On A Tower: "But time is short, and science is infinite..."

Set against the vastness of the universe, the novel delves into the passionate yet complicated relationship between Lady Viviette Constantine, a wealthy landowner's wife, and Swithin St Cleeve, a young astronomer. With her husband away in Africa, Viviette finds solace in Swithin's company as they bond over their shared love for astronomy. Hardy skillfully navigates themes of love, class, and societal constraints, offering a rich exploration of their emotional journey amidst the backdrop of rural Wessex.