Love & Passion

Stories of romance, desire, and the bonds that connect us across cultures.

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Orphan Jane Eyre works as a governess at Thornfield Hall, falls in love with its brooding owner Mr. Rochester, and discovers his terrible secret. Charlotte Brontë's debut novel was a landmark in the development of the literary protagonist with an inner life.

United Kingdom 1847

Wuthering Heights

The foundling Heathcliff's consuming passion for Cathy and his vengeance on those who separated them spans two generations in the wild Yorkshire moors. Emily Brontë's only novel is considered a unique achievement in English Romantic fiction.

United Kingdom 1847

Sense and Sensibility

Two sisters — the impulsive Marianne and the reserved Elinor — both suffer romantic disappointment and must find their way in a world where women's security depends entirely on marriage. Austen's first published novel.

United Kingdom 1811

Pride and Prejudice

The witty Elizabeth Bennet navigates society's expectations of marriage while sparring with the proud Mr. Darcy. Austen's most popular novel combines romantic comedy with sharp social satire of rural English life.

United Kingdom 1813

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