Truthful Jane

"Truthful Jane" by Florence Morse Kingsley is a story about a young woman named Jane Evelyn Aubrey-Blythe who works as a governess and feels trapped in her life. Living with wealthy relatives who treat her poorly, she longs for independence and a life where she's valued. The story kicks off by showing Jane's unhappiness and her desire to escape her situation, dealing with unruly children and cruel relatives. Her strong will pushes her to make a big decision and travel to America to start over, hoping to find the freedom and happiness she's missing. She struggles with her place in society, making the decision to leave it all behind to create something new for herself.