The Tenant of Wildfell Hall Author:Anne Bronte "Anne Bronte (1820-1849), youngest of the three sisters, was also the quietest and shyest; and, some critics believe, the most talented. Her novel, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (1848) is the story of a young mother seeking a refuge from her drunken and profligate husband. It is told slowly and tenderly, and the perceptive writer develops a surp... more »risingly strong element of suspense from a comparatively simple situation." (from A Dictionary of British Literature)
"'The Tenant of Wildfell Hall' is a masterpiece of romance, mystery, and intrigue, fully qualified in every way to take its place on the shelf beside 'Jane Eyre' and 'Wuthering Heights.'" (from the book jacket)« less
The forward is not worth reading carefully & I would have skipped the footnotes but very much enjoyed the great story! Recommended tp any historical fiction fan.