The Evil Genius by Wilkie Collins, Fiction, Classics

The narrative centers on Kitty, a charming yet pampered Victorian child, and her governess, Sydney Westerfield, whose fate mirrors the struggles of characters from classic literature like Jane Eyre. As Sydney navigates her challenges, the story explores themes of social class and the complexities of childhood, set against a backdrop of Victorian expectations. The intertwining of their lives reveals the harsh realities faced by those in service and the impact of privilege.