The Return of the Native

Released: December 7, 2010
Length: 15 hrs 6 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Random House Audio

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This novel contrasts two of Thomas Hardy’s memorable creations: the spirited heroine Eustacia Vye and the vast, haunting landscape of Egdon Heath in Dorsetshire. As Eustacia yearns for a life beyond her rural surroundings, her hopes are challenged by forces beyond her control, leading to tragic consequences for her and those around her. The story explores themes of fate, passion, and the inescapable power of destiny, set against the evocative backdrop of the lonely heath.

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