Little Jane Eyre’s childhood battles had made her strong and rebellious, but nothing prepared her for the shock of learning on her wedding day that her bridegroom, Edward Rochester, was already married. Yet despite all his pleading, she had strength enough left to refuse to live as his mistress.

After finding at the altar that Mr Rochester was already married, Jane was ready to accept a loveless marriage in the cause of the Gospel. But a mysterious voice called to her in grief, and she fled back to her Edward. Now he was free to marry, but helpless – and Jane had found her Gospel calling.

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