Charlotte Brontë

Friendless, orphaned Jane Eyre takes a job as governess to a lively French girl. In time, she finds herself in love with the child's guardian. When she saves him from a fire, she finds that there are many secrets to learn...secrets that could destroy her happiness.

The story of a plain governess who finds love with the mysterious Mr. Rochester.

Raised in a strict orphanage, Jane Eyre becomes a governess in a mysterious Yorkshire mansion, and falls in love with the master of the house. She doesn't question the mystery of the stranger living on the third floor until she hears tormented screams. After discovering the master's insane wife, Jane flees. When she returns, she learns of the terrible events that followed her departure.