Book "Tess of the D'Urbervilles" by Thomas Hardy

The novel tells the story of Tess d'Urberville, who is cursed by a patriarchal curse and must suffer for the sins of her ancestors. Sacrificing her life for her family, Tess is betrayed by Alec d'Urberville, but is later able to escape her shame with the help of Angel Claire. The novel is one of Thomas Hardy's significant works in the series of "novel of character and setting".