本讀本入選「IWiLL 第二十二次全國英語閱讀線上挑戰」推薦讀本書單
類型：Adapted Fiction: Drama（改編小說：戲劇）
漢澈的臉因為每天都在外頭曬太陽顯得黝黑，但是現在他的臉變得慘白。「蘇珊…她…她還…活著？」他輕聲艱難地吐出每個字問道。「漢澈先生，是的，她還活著。」伊莉莎白珍回答。
麥可‧漢澈是嘉德橋鎮上一位受人尊敬的成功人士，但他成功的背後有著一段不可告人的祕密……
An adaptation of the classic story of Michael Henchard who rises above his poor and humble beginnings to become a successful businessman. But then, an awful secret from his past catches up with him and Henchard must pay the price.
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