Charlotte Brontk`s first novel, based in part on the author`s own days in a brutal boarding school, tells the story of a spirited governess and her employer--the Byronic, brooding Mr. Rochester. This story of a plain, impoverished young woman who defies male expectations and the social conventions to become a strong and fulfilled adult has become an enduring classic. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.