Birthday gift from my brother-in-law! I really enjoyed The Tenant of Wildfell Hall; I know this isn't considered to be as revolutionary but I think I will like it too.

I have been reading this verrrrry slowly. I'm finding it to be pretty dull, to be honest. Nowhere near the page-turner that I found in Tenant of Wildfell Hall!

I've kept this in my permanent collection just because it was by a Bronte, but since I didn't actually love this book I'm going to set it free. It's not a bad read - an account of a governess's trials and tribulations. She doesn't have an easy time but the narrative still manages to be gentle, and all ends well. I don't think there are any themes here that aren't addressed MUCH better in Tenant of Wildfell Hall, which will remain in my permanent collection forever, but it's definitely worth reading.

On the shelf by the door!