The Tenant of Wildfell Hall

Challenging 19th-century social norms, the story follows Helen Graham, a mysterious widow who defies conventions by leaving her husband and taking their child. Settling in Wildfell Hall with her son and a servant, she supports herself as an artist, stirring curiosity and gossip among the villagers. Considered one of the first feminist novels, it explores themes of independence and societal expectations, highlighting Helen's struggle against the constraints of her time.