The story set in a poor rural area of England in the 19th century centres around Tess
Durbeyfield a sweet innocent country girl who is a victim of fate and her own beauty. When
her lazy father finds out that his ancestors were the noble d'Urberville family he dreams of
winning back this glory for his own family. Tess 16 years old at the start of the story and
eldest of seven children is pushed by her parents to go and work for Alec d'Urberville who
will change Tess's life in a dramatic way. In the middle of the chaos caused by Alec
d'Uberville Tess meets Angel Clare. Will he love her forever as he promises without judging
her for her past? Or will Alec d'Uberville become her master? Read and find out. In this reader
you will find: Information about Thomas Hardy and his times Focus on section about Stonehenge
Glossary of difficult words Comprehension and extension activities including B1 Preliminary
style activities
