The Mayor of Casterbridge [Illustrated]

Thomas Hardy's "The Mayor of Casterbridge" is the tragic tale of Michael Henchard, who drunkenly sells his wife and baby daughter for five guineas at a country fair. He eventually earns respect and riches by becoming in the town of Casterbridge, but must also bear the burden of his shameful secret as his wife and daughter re-enter his life. This edition contains 15 illustrations.