Tess of the dUrbervilles, subtitled A Pure Woman, follows the poignant journey of Tess Durbeyfield, a young working-class woman whose life takes a dramatic turn when her father urges her to seek out her wealthy relatives. Her fateful encounter with the charming yet dangerous Alec dUrberville sets off a chain of events that lead to unforeseen consequences, ultimately sealing her tragic destiny. (Summary by Alisson Veldhuis) Files edited by TriciaG & Cody Russell