The Mayor of Casterbridge Chapter 20

from The Thomas Hardy Library · host Thomas Hardy

In which Elizabeth-Jane struggles under the stern and distant demeanour of her adoptive father, striving to refine her speech and comportment while enduring social misunderstandings and domestic rebukes that deepen her isolation. She finds a gentle confidante in a mysterious young lady who offers her a glimpse of hope and companionship beyond the confines of her troubled home.

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