Jane Steele by Lindsay Faye

For fans of "Jane Eyre" who prefer a sharp honed edge of steel to lace handkerchiefs, "Jane Steele" will not disappoint. Jane is orphaned at an early age and cast away, after an unfortunate incident involving her cousin, to a horrible school for governesses. While there she learns that the meek stay meek and everyone else does something about their situation only to find herself in trouble again. Fast forward to a post as governess to a delightful young girl and her unusual household, Jane has tried to bury her past. Some things just don't stay buried. Delightful, witty dialogue combined with a hint of the old classic story and a wicked twist. Jane will become your heroine after the first few pages. After all dear reader, it wasn't entirely her fault all those people died.