Thomas Hardy
Romantic Adventures of a Milkmaid
Join Margery, a spirited milkmaid, as she crosses paths with a mysterious foreigner on the brink of despair. In a twist of fate, she saves him from a tragic end, and in gratitude, he offers her any reward she desires. With dreams of attending a grand ball, Margery embarks on an unexpected journey to a yeomans ball in a neighboring county, where her life takes a turn filled with intrigue and emotion. Torn between her loyalty to a local lad and the whirlwind of new experiences, Margerys story unfolds in true Hardy fashion—where not everything concludes as one might hope. (Summary by Phil Chenevert)
Copyright 19th and 20th Century Fiction
Sign up to track rankings and reviews from Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more.