The novel takes place entirely in the environs of Egdon Heath, and, with the exception of the epilogue, covers exactly a year and a day. The narrative begins on the evening of Guy Fawkes Night as Diggory Venn drives slowly across the heath, carrying a hidden passenger in the back of his van. When darkness falls, the country folk light bonfires on the surrounding hills, emphasizing-not for the last time-the pagan spirit of the heath and its denizens.
| Author: Thomas Hardy |
| Publisher: SMK Books |
| Publication Date: Jan 06, 2012 |
| Number of Pages: 354 pages |
| Binding: Paperback or Softback |
| ISBN-10: 1617205389 |
| ISBN-13: 9781617205385 |
