Orphaned into the household of her Aunt Reed at Gateshead, subject to the cruel
regime at Lowood charity school, Jane Eyre nonetheless emerges unbroken in
spirit and integrity. She takes up the post of governess at Thornfield, falls in
love with Mr. Rochester, and discovers the impediment to their lawful marriage
in a story that transcends melodrama to portray a woman's passionate search for
a wider and richer life than Victorian society traditionally allowed.
With a heroine full of yearning, the dangerous secrets she encounters, and the
choices she finally makes, Charlotte Bronte's innovative and enduring romantic
novel continues to engage and provoke readers. Get the