Reminiscent of the BrontEs' Jane Eyre and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, Millicent Garrett Fawcett's Janet Doncaster chronicles a young woman's struggle for independence. With no fortune, no family to support her, and no practical skills enabling her to earn a living, Janet is lured into an unwanted marriage and must confront an uncertain future.

Dame Millicent Garrett Fawcett (1847-1929), known today for her leadership of the British constitutional suffrage movement, distinguished herself initially as an author of works on political economy and...