Jane Eyre, an orphaned girl, grows up in the unkind household of her aunt, Mrs. Reed. She ultimately finds herself at Thornfield Hall, where she becomes a governess and falls in love with the enigmatic and brooding Mr. Rochester. However, her romance is foreshadowed by strange occurrences and the revelation of a dark secret, compelling her to leave Thornfield Hall in search of independence, self-discovery, and her own path to happiness.