Universally acknowledged as one of the most popular books ever written, "e;Jane Eyre"e; is Charlotte Bronte's masterpiece, often listed with Jane Austen's "e;Pride and Prejudice"e; as among the finest romance novels ever published. The story follows the hardscrabble life of its eponymous lead character, Jane Eyre, who is orphaned at a young age and forced to live under the rule of her heartless Aunt Reed and her equally cruel children. Sent to a boarding school, Jane finds life little better there as she endures harsh conditions and the same kind of brutal treatment she received from her family. Jane eventually finds work as a governess at Thornfield Hall, where she meets and kindles a romance with the surly Edward Rochester, the lord of the manor, who, it soon becomes apparent harbors a dark and mysterious secret. A thrilling and groundbreaking novel of love, social criticism and romance, "e;Jane Eyre"e; has become one of the most beloved books in the English language and is presented here in its original and unabridged format.