The Hand of Ethelberta (1912)

The Hand of Ethelberta is a novel written by Thomas Hardy and published in 1912. The story follows the life of Ethelberta Petherwin, a beautiful and intelligent woman who is born into a poor family but manages to rise above her circumstances through her talent for singing and her wit. She marries a wealthy man, but after his death, she is left with no money and must rely on her own resources to survive.Ethelberta takes on a new identity as a governess and becomes involved in the lives of the wealthy family she works for. She falls in love with the eldest son, but their relationship is complicated by class differences and Ethelberta's past. She must navigate the challenges of society and her own desires as she tries to find her place in the world.The novel explores themes of love, class, and identity, and is notable for its strong female protagonist. It is also known for its complex plot and vivid descriptions of Victorian society. The Hand of Ethelberta is considered one of Hardy's lesser-known works, but is still highly regarded by critics and fans of the author.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.