TESS OF THE D’URBERVILLES

As Tess prepares to leave for an estate called The Slopes, her mother dresses her up to look more desirable, then makes her pose for the picture-sharing app Instagram.

And now for photos to mark the auspiciousness of this fortuitous occasion!’ she declared gleefully as she produced her phone from its customary hiding place in her bodice. ‘Suck in your cheeks Tess and pout. Pretend you have cheekbones. Thrust out your bosom.’ The phone clicked and clicked again, meanwhile Tess primped and posed as best she could, till her mouth ached most fervently from the effort.