by John Fowles
First published 1977
Sarah Woodruff, a mysterious woman living alone on the Dorset coast, captivates Charles Smithson, a wealthy Victorian gentleman. As their passionate affair blossoms, they must navigate the rigid social constraints of 19th-century England. Torn between duty and desire, Charles must choose between the life expected of him and the woman he loves.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, adult-fiction, 19th-century
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: class-divide, forbidden-love
Setting: Lyme Regis, England
Period: 19th-century
Hardcover · William a Thomas Braille