A beautifully written story of the complex relationships between Adam, his wife and her sister. The book evokes the sensuality felt by women, and the guilt and pain that arises out of the need for love. Haunting the novel is the person of Charlotte Bronte, whose own search for fulfilment adds to the atmosphere of overwhelming passion that permeates the book. The pastoral landscapes of France and the urban setting of London are sensuously described, contributing to an intense and moving read.
