It is clear that Charlotte Bronte put her heart into this one. Incorporating the hardness of the times into the plot, she manages to create an atmosphere that combines the sense of necessary toil(hard work) with the romantic tension of the her two couples. We share with her two heroines the pain, the laughter, the love. We, along with them, perceive valuable truths as they aspire to reach their ultimate goals - self-discovery and love. This novel overflows with passion and awakens the soul. It's a definite Must Read!