The Trumpet-Major John Loveday

"The Trumpet-Major John Loveday" is a compelling historical novel by Thomas Hardy, set on the rugged Dorset coast during the threat of a Napoleonic invasion. This evocative tale centers on Anne Garland, a young woman living in a seaside village, who finds herself the object of affection for three very different suitors: the noble and selfless Trumpet-Major John Loveday, his brother Robert-a spirited sailor-and the boastful Festus Derriman.

Rich with Hardy's signature regional detail and deep...