Thomas Hardy 
Under the Greenwood Tree 
Or the Mellstock Quire: a Rural Painting of the Dutch School

Known for such novels as Tess of the d’Urbervilles and Far from the Madding Crowd, Thomas Hardy delves deeper into the genre of historical romance in this stirring portrait of the various entanglements and amorous intrigues that arise among a group of church musicians in rural England. Hearts are broken along the way, and though the novel ends with a wedding, did the right pair find each other in time? Under the Greenwood Tree is an engaging read that fans of historical romance will enjoy.