"Desperate measures" is the first novel by Thomas Hardy, which wins over readers with its plot and psychological depth. Here the fates of the main characters are intertwined - the young, feverish-hearted Mediterranean beauty Saira Helianne and the strict, mystical countryman Owen Glepen. In this novel, the author successfully combines the genres of romance, detective and social realism, and deals with complex human relationships and confusing circumstances. "Desperate measures" is an exciting journey into the world of passions, shadows of the past and hope for the future.