The Green Dwarf (Hesperus Classics)

Witty and engrossing this early work displays the precocious intelligence lively imagination and flair for storytelling that Charlotte Bront brought to perfection in her later fiction. Lady Emily Charlesworth is in love with Leslie a struggling artist. Lord Percy a fierce arrogant aristocrat will do anything to lay his hands on Leslies chosen bride. As war breaks out between VerdopolisBronts imaginary political stateand Senegal the lovers do battle for control of Emilys heart. With its exotic melange of political intrigue amorous subterfuge and Gothic scenery The Green Dwarf reveals the dynamic and experimental nature of Bronts long apprenticeship in writing. Charlotte Bront is best remembered for her perennially popular novel Jane Eyre.