The Wife's Will by Charlotte Brontë: Plot Summary: The novel follows the story of a young woman named Currer Bell, who is married to a man named John Bold. After John's death, Currer discovers that he has left her with nothing in his will, as he has given all of his wealth and property to his brother. Currer is left with no choice but to work as a governess to support herself and her young son. The novel explores themes of gender roles, class struggle, and the oppression of women during the Victorian era.
By Charlotte Brontë · First published 1848 · Genre: Fiction, Victorian literature, Drama