Jane EyreIn early 19th century England, a misunderstood and mistreated orphan grows up to be a strong willed woman. She takes the job of governess at an estate, comes to love and be loved by the master of the house and they nearly marry, but the existence of his insane wife stops the wedding. She leaves to find a family. His estate burns down, his wife dies and he is blinded. She returns to tend and love him. |
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