[ Thomas Hardy, novelist. ] Sepia photograph of Riverside Villas, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, where Hardy wrote 'Return of the Native'.

8.5 x 13.5 cm sepia shiny landscape photographic print on card with rounded corners. Laid down on grey paper backing. In fair condition, fading slightly, with 'T. Hardy wrote Return of the Native here' in top right-hand corner and 'RIVERSIDE' in bottom right hand corner. Shows frontage of house, with path leading to it and tree to the left of the foreground. 'The Return of the Native' was published in 1878.