Thomas Hardy 'Tess of the D'Urbervilles'

Unabridged reading of Thomas Hardy’s tragic tale of love, secrets and betrayal.

When John Durbeyfield discovers a family connection to the ancient Norman family, the D'Urbervilles, the fate of his daughter Tess is sealed. Sent by her ambitious parents to visit her wealthy D'Urberville cousins, Tess attracts the attention of the unscrupulous Alec. Seduced and discarded by him and alone in the world, she finds work as a milkmaid, and falls in love with the young, handsome Angel Clare.

With the possibility of happiness and salvation in sight, Tess must choose whether to keep her past a secret, or tell Angel the truth and risk everything she holds dear...

Hardy's classic, much-loved novel is brought vividly to life by acclaimed actor Peter Firth, who starred as Angel Clare in Roman Polanski's film adaptation "Tess".

"Tess of the D'Urbervilles" is now a major BBC television series, starring Gemma Arterton, Eddie Redmayne and Anna Massey.



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