Date of publication: 1900
The Tenant of Wildfell Hall is the second and final novel by English author Anne Brontë, published in 1848. It is framed as a letter from Gilbert Markham to his friend and brother-in-law about the events leading to his meeting his wife.
Plot Summary
The novel is divided into three volumes. The first part, narrated by prosperous farmer Gilbert Markham, describes the arrival of the mysterious widow Mrs. Helen Graham to a nearby, tumbledown mansion, Wildfell Hall. From the outset, she is a source of intrigue and curiosity for the small community. Although reticent, Helen and her young son Arthur are slowly drawn into the social circles of the village. Initially, Gilbert Markham is casually courting Eliza Millward, though his disapproving mother believes he can do better. However, his infatuation starts to wane as he becomes better acquainted with Mrs. Graham. In revenge for his change of heart, scandalous rumours and gossip about Helen start to be spread amongst the people, with Eliza often a carrier, if not the originator.
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