{"product_id":"9781509890026","title":"Far From the Madding Crowd","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthor(s): Hardy, Thomas, Allingham, Helen, \u003cbr\u003e Binding: Hardback, \u003cbr\u003e Date of Publication: 11\/06\/2019,\u003cbr\u003e Pagination: 528 pages,\u003cbr\u003e Series: Macmillan Collector's Library, \u003cbr\u003eImprint: Macmillan Collector's Library,\u003cbr\u003e Published By: PAN MACMILLAN ,\u003cbr\u003e Book Classification: Classic fiction\u003cbr\u003e ISBN13\\EAN\\SKU: 9781509890026\u003cbr\u003e Description: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFar From the Madding Crowd was the first of Hardy's novels to give the name of Wessex to the landscape of south-west England and is set against the backdrop of the unchanging natural cycle of the year. The story both upholds and questions rural values with a startlingly modern sensibility. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features original illustrations by Helen Allingham and an introduction by Professor Mark Ford. Gabriel Oak is only one of three suitors for the hand of the beautiful and spirited Bathsheba Everdene.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe must compete with the dashing young soldier Sergeant Troy and respectable, middle-aged Farmer Boldwood. And while their fates depend upon the choice Bathsheba makes, she discovers the terrible consequences of an inconstant heart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winstones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35021636534425,"sku":"9781509890026","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0423\/0240\/6809\/products\/9781509890026.jpg?v=1597576955","url":"https:\/\/winstonebooks.pro\/products\/9781509890026","provider":"Winstone's Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}