Charlotte Bronte · 1847 · coming-of-age

The orphan Jane Eyre makes her way through a cold childhood, a cruel charity school, and a post as governess at Thornfield Hall, where she loves the brooding Mr Rochester, only to flee across the moors on discovering his terrible secret, before fate and fortune draw her back to him.

1. 1
   Gateshead

   An unloved orphan, Jane endures the cruelty of her aunt Mrs Reed before being sent away to school.

2. 2
   Lowood

   At a harsh charity school she survives cold, hunger and disease, and grows into a self-possessed young woman and teacher.

3. 3
   Thornfield

   As governess at Thornfield Hall she falls in love with its master, Edward Rochester, unaware of what is hidden in the attic.

4. 4
   Moor House

   Fleeing the altar and near death on the moors, Jane is taken in by the Rivers, and refuses St John's cold offer to follow him as a missionary to India.

5. 5
   Ferndean

   Called back by a voice on the wind, she finds the blinded Rochester at remote Ferndean, and at last they are equals, free to marry.