 First edition title page | |
| Author | Thomas Hardy |
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| Language | English |
| Series | vy |
| Genre | Sensation Novel |
| Publisher | Tinsley Brothers |
Publication date | 1871 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
Desperate Remedies is Thomas Hardy's first published novel. It is considered a sensation novel because it contains themes of bigamy, murder, illegitimacy, blackmail, and impersonation. It was released anonymously by Tinsley Brothers in 1871.