The Tenant of Wildfell Hall

This novel follows Helen Graham, a mysterious woman who arrives at Wildfell Hall. Rumours label her a "wicked woman" but she is revealed to be the estranged wife of an abusive alcoholic. Helen seeks to protect her son from the toxic environment created by her husband. Through her story, the novel explores themes of marital cruelty, the societal position of women, and the quest for redemption. Anne Brontë draws from her own experiences to depict the harsh realities faced by women in her time.