Far From the Madding CrowdFar From the Madding Crowd follows Bathsheba Everdene, a headstrong young woman who attracts the attentions of a succession of ill matched suitors: a quiet sheep farmer, a handsome soldier, and an older, wealthy landowner. As the men vie for her affections, Bathsheba struggles to retain her independence of spirit in the face of their declarations. This compelling narrative introduces readers to the fictional county of Wessex. Thomas Hardys fourth work