Beautiful and secretive, Helen Graham has recently moved into Wildfell Hall. Her reclusive behaviour quickly makes her the subject of local gossip and conjecture.

‘I hate talking where there is no exchange of ideas or sentiments, and no good given or received.’

Beautiful and secretive, Helen Graham has recently moved into Wildfell Hall. Her reclusive behaviour quickly makes her the subject of local gossip and conjecture.

Gilbert Markham, Helen’s new admirer, soon believes that she cannot be trusted – and delves into her troubled past.