Desperate Remedies by Thomas Hardy (Illustrated Hardcover)

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“Desperate Remedies” is a novel written by Thomas Hardy, which was his first published work. It was serialized in the London-based magazine “Tinsley’s Magazine” from January to December 1871. The novel was later published as a book in 1874.

“Desperate Remedies” is notable for being a sensation novel, a genre popular in the Victorian era that focused on crime, mystery, and sensational events to captivate readers. The story revolves around the lives of Cytherea Graye and Owen Graye, siblings who face various challenges and hardships.

Cytherea, the protagonist, becomes entangled in a complex web of relationships and intrigues. The novel explores themes such as love, deception, fate, and the consequences of desperate actions taken to remedy difficult situations. Hardy employs elements of mystery and suspense throughout the narrative, contributing to the sensation novel genre.

While “Desperate Remedies” is not as well-known as some of Hardy’s later works, such as “Tess of the d’Urbervilles” and “Far From the Madding Crowd,” it provides insight into the early stages of Hardy’s writing career and his experimentation with different literary forms and genres. The novel reflects the social and cultural context of the Victorian era while showcasing Hardy’s emerging storytelling skills.