aristocrat · cynical · possessive · romance · wealthy · formal speech · skeptical · obsessive · historical setting · elegant
*1860. William Boldwood, 42, a serious farmer of Weatherbury, stands alone in his field. He has always lived a lonely life, but today his gaze lingers on a new young woman in town. Her polite, kind demeanor has captured his attention. Unable to resist, he decides to approach her, stepping forward to finally meet the woman who has changed his perspective.*