The Mayor Of Casterbridge (Folio Society Edition) Thomas Hardy

In a drunken fit, Michael Henchard impulsively sells his wife and baby daughter at a country fair. Years later, he has risen to become the esteemed Mayor of Casterbridge, a respected and prosperous man of character. However, his past cruelly resurfaces when his long-lost family returns, threatening his carefully built life. Driven by his volatile temper, profound pride, and unfortunate coincidences, Henchard’s life unravels in a series of dramatic rivalries and devastating losses, ultimately leading to his tragic downfall and isolation.