20 - Jane Eyre - Charlotte Brontë

Discover the captivating life of Jane Eyre, an exceptional orphan girl maltreated by her cruel aunt and her children. Banished to Lowood, a girls’ boarding school, Jane endures six long years of study, only to become a teacher in the same institution for two more years. At 19, Jane embarks on a quest for a fresh start and crosses paths with Mrs. Fairfax, who offers her a governess position at Thornfield Hall. Here, she encounters Mr. Rochester, the enigmatic master of Thornfield, and falls passionately in love. As their relationship thrives, a proposal from Mr. Rochester ensues. But a sinister secret lurks in the shadows, one that could shatter their dreams of matrimony. Fleeing Thornfield, Jane finds solace with a new family, St. John and his two sisters, only to be ensnared in another unwanted proposal. Defying societal expectations, Jane rejects St. John, returns to Thornfield, and discovers a shocking twist of fate awaiting her. Will she ever find the love and freedom she so desperately yearns for?