Tess of The D'Urbervilles 

The Book Of The Month for October is Tess of the D'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy. The novel explores the exploitation of women in Victorian society. It considers how Tess is haunted by her D'Urberville heritage and the impact of industrialization. 

Tess is a heartfelt and relatable character well worth the read!

Content warnings: Rape, Child-loss