The Tragic Romances & Society Collection: Tess of d’Urbervilles & Madding Crowd by T. Hardy, Age of Innocence & House of Mirth by E. Wharton (Hardcover, 4 Books) – A Beautiful Cranford Edition

Please note that the individual items listed below will be dispatched together as a collective set.

Experience love, loss, and the weight of societal expectations with this exquisite Cranford Edition Set. Featuring four beautifully bound novels by Thomas Hardy and Edith Wharton, this collection explores the struggles of women navigating love, ambition, and the confines of social class. 

Included Novels:

Tess of the d’Urbervilles (Thomas Hardy) – A heartbreaking tale of innocence and injustice, following Tess Durbeyfield’s tragic fate as she grapples with love, societal scorn, and her own sense of morality.

Far from the Madding Crowd (Thomas Hardy) – Bathsheba Everdene, an independent and ambitious woman, is pursued by three different men—each representing a different kind of love and challenge in her life.

The Age of Innocence (Edith Wharton) – In the rigid social elite of Gilded Age New York, Newland Archer must choose between the comfort of convention and the allure of a love that defies expectations.

The House of Mirth (Edith Wharton) – A poignant social critique of wealth and status, following Lily Bart’s downfall as she struggles to maintain her place in high society while battling financial and emotional hardships.

Cranford Edition – Timeless Elegance Each book features gold-stamped accents and intricate Victorian-inspired cover designs, blending classic storytelling with exquisite craftsmanship. For readers who love emotional depth, tragic love stories, and the struggles of navigating rigid social structures.