{"product_id":"a-pair-of-blue-eyes-by-thomas-hardy","title":"A Pair of Blue Eyes by Thomas Hardy","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Pair of Blue Eyes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e by Thomas Hardy is a romantic novel that explores themes of love, social class, and fate. The story follows \u003cb\u003eElfride Swancourt\u003c\/b\u003e, a young and charming woman living in a rural parish. She first falls in love with \u003cb\u003eStephen Smith\u003c\/b\u003e, a modest and ambitious architect. However, their relationship is challenged when Elfride discovers Stephen's lower social background, which becomes a source of conflict and doubt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLater, she becomes involved with \u003cb\u003eHenry Knight\u003c\/b\u003e, an older, intellectual man and a friend of Stephen. Knight is more socially acceptable but emotionally distant and judgmental. Elfride is torn between the two men, and her attempts to navigate love and societal expectations ultimately lead to tragedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe novel is known for its vivid descriptions of the Cornish landscape and its exploration of Victorian ideals, especially the limitations placed on women. It was also Hardy’s first novel to bear his name and introduces some of the recurring themes found in his later works.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lushena","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":51689525018904,"sku":null,"price":37.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":51689525051672,"sku":null,"price":54.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/8203\/8296\/files\/BookMockup1_7f699018-dcaf-4955-9e25-96e119b33276.jpg?v=1771225489","url":"https:\/\/lushenabooksinc.com\/products\/a-pair-of-blue-eyes-by-thomas-hardy","provider":"Lushena","version":"1.0","type":"link"}