Tess Durbeyfield seems destined for a simple life. The daughter of simple people, in a simple town, she knows her place and is content. That is until her life changes when her drunken father discovers he is a member of an ancient aristocratic family, the d'Urbervilles. After an accident where the family's horse is killed, Tess's mother sends her to seek help from their wealthy 'relations', but will the acquaintance be a help, or send Tess and her family into further trouble and ruin?
Tess Durbeyfield seems destined for a simple life. The daughter of simple people, in a simple town, she knows her place and is content. That is until ...
For farmers, life in Great Britain in the 1800s was a never ending struggle. For a young woman who recently inherited a successful sheep farm, it could be even more difficult. Bathsheba Everdene, sure of herself and her ability finds that this was just one of the challenges she faced. Being beautiful, admired and desired, while working side-by-side with her faithful field workers complicates her life as she proves her dedication to a successful farm, and finds love and contentment.
For farmers, life in Great Britain in the 1800s was a never ending struggle. For a young woman who recently inherited a successful sheep farm, it coul...