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Far from the Madding Crowd

by Thomas Hardy · 1874

Romance · ranked #19 in category

Independent and spirited Bathsheba Everdene has come to Weatherbury to take up her position as a farmer on the largest estate in the area. Her bold presence draws three very different suitors: the gen

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The verdict

Category
Romance
First published
1874 · 1870s
Author
Thomas Hardy
Standing
Recommended

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