She is headstrong and impetuous and often disappears for hours at a time while she explores the rugged hills and moors. Emily is more of a wild spirit, drawing inspiration from the beauty of the moors which surround her. She assumes her position because she has to and you definitely get a sense of the worry that hangs over her about her father's precarious financial standing.
The book opens with her elder sister being buried and this has a huge impact on the decisions she takes in her own life. She is torn between her practical and artistic sides and feels a great sense of responsibility to look after her siblings. Charlotte is definitely my favourite Bronte. The story focuses mainly on Charlotte and Emily Bronte, the two older sisters, although their brother Branwell and their father both feature. Their lives are absolutely fascinating and Michaela MacColl has done a superb job of incorporating biographical facts with fictional events to create a story which provides both mystery and romance. This book reminded me why I love the Bronte sisters so much.
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