A troubled childhood strengthens Jane Eyres natural independence and spirit - which prove necessary when she becomes governess at Thornfield Hall. When she finds love with Rochester, the discovery of his terrible secret forces her to make a choice. This book ties-in with a BBC1 programme to be shown in December. Paperback , 592 pages Published April 6th 2006 by Penguin Books Ltd (first published October 16th 1847)