Shirley

Shirley, published in 1849, is Charlotte Brontë's second novel.

It explores the lives of Caroline Helstone and Shirley Keeldar, two women from different social backgrounds, as they navigate love, friendship, and societal expectations in early 19th-century Yorkshire.

The novel delves into themes of female independence, social change, and the complexities of relationships amidst the turmoil of the Luddite uprisings.