{"product_id":"far-from-the-madding-crowd-thomas-hardy","title":"Far from the Madding Crowd – Thomas Hardy","description":"\u003cp\u003eThomas Hardy’s beloved novel follows the independent and spirited Bathsheba Everdene as she navigates love, ambition, and heartbreak in rural Victorian England. Courted by three very different men, she must choose between security, passion, and true devotion. A rich portrait of country life, human nature, and the enduring power of love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReader Buzz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ Goodreads (4.0\/5 from 200,000+ ratings) — \u003cem\u003e\"Hardy at his finest — sweeping, romantic, and deeply human.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \/ \u003cem\u003e\"Dense in places, but Bathsheba is one of literature’s great heroines.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA favourite on classics and romance reading lists. Beloved for its strong female lead, pastoral setting, and the timeless line: \u003cem\u003e\"Whenever you look up, there I shall be — and whenever I look up, there will be you.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eTess of the d’Urbervilles\u003c\/em\u003e (Thomas Hardy), \u003cem\u003eJane Eyre\u003c\/em\u003e (Charlotte Brontë), or \u003cem\u003eNorth and South\u003c\/em\u003e (Elizabeth Gaskell). Ideal for readers of Victorian classics, romantic fiction, and strong female protagonists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA mass market paperback (classic edition) in Good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jhb Preloved Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44891403026547,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/3357\/6307\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_1b923af9-067b-43d6-9f20-b206c956ab12.jpg?v=1777028349","url":"https:\/\/jhbprelovedbooks.co.za\/products\/far-from-the-madding-crowd-thomas-hardy","provider":"Jhb Preloved Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}