Part of the Chiltern Classics range. The young and unworldly Tess is thrown into the clutches of predatory Alec D'Urberville and so begins a series of events that will the shape the course of her whole life. Hardy's masterful tale of tragic romance defied conventional morality and provoked outrage. Over a century on from its first appearance, read in more enlightened times, Tess of the D'Urbervilles has lost none of its power. Chiltern are publishers of exquisitely crafted editions of the world's finest classic literature. These beautiful books are a perfect mix of tradition and the very latest in printing techniques. With wonderful original, detailed and embossed covers, sparkling gilt edges, cream art paper, ribbon markers and stitched binding they are simply the most beautiful classics ever published.