While the story is also about the coming of age, it is also a touching testament to the early immigrant spirit and the hardships of life
The few interesting events that do happen in this book are being told in such short order that it seems the author glossed over them on purpose
The “League of the Scarlet Pimpernel” is famous for rescuing French noblemen from certain death in creative and daring ways. A bounty is placed on their leader
The dark, brooding and punishing interactions between the complex characters are a mastery of storytelling. The characters are also part of this complex plot
The story of Jane Eyre is absorbing & well written. Brontë’s observations are poignant & engaging, her storytelling, when not of on a tangent, is admirable