A Changed Man

Captain Maumbry, a dashing Hussar comes to Casterbridge, captivating all the young women who meet him. But the regiment is "haunted." and -- the formerly carefree soldier is transformed into a deeply religious minister. His wife has no intention of becoming a poor parson's wife and their marriage begins to dissolve.

The tale ends with an unexpected twist at the end, as the author, Thomas Hardy is noted for.