Shirley Keeldar, an outspoken, independent and spirited heiress of Yorkshire must rise above the current Industrial depression of England and find true love in a era of Luddites. A revolutionary novel for its time and still an extraordinary read to this day, a must read for all Brontë fans. Shirley by Charlotte Brontë, is a Classic Victorian Romance Novel first published in the United Kingdom in 1849. A Look Inside “Something real, cool, and solid, lies before you something unromantic as Monday morning, when all who have work wake with the consciousness that they must rise and betake themselves thereto.” “Love is real--the most real, the most lasting, the sweetest and yet the bitterest thing we know.” ― Charlotte Brontë, Shirley About the Book Shirley (1849), a narrative about two different heroines, is set in the industrializing England during the Napoleonic wars and Luddite revolts of 1811–1812. One is the reserved Caroline Helstone, whose bare life represents the condition of unmarried women in the nineteenth century and who is imprisoned in the stuffy environment of a Yorkshire rectory. The other is the vibrant Shirley Keeldar, whose riches allows her to break free from tradition after inheriting a nearby estate. A Stunning Reproduction At Jon Daniels Publishing, we take every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this book has been upheld to its highest standard. This means that the texts in this story are unedited and unchanged from the original authors publication, preserving its earliest form for your indulgence. This title is one of the best Victorian era books , of all time, words strung together with such romantic precision, a historical novel that you just do not see in the modern age. This title will make an excellent gift to the Charlotte Brontë buff in your life or a fantastic addition to your current collection. We are ready to ship this book off to you today at lightning speed, so you will find yourself indulging in this title without delay. Books Specifics The Original 1849 Text - Victorian era Social Literature - 5.5 x 8.5 Inches - Matte Cover - White Paper