Jane Eyre, an independent young woman, meets Elizabeth Bennet by chance one day in the Hertfordshire town of Meryton.The two women quickly become friends and write to each other often.As each of them endures a difficult courtship (Lizzy with Mr Darcy and Jane with Mr Rochester) their lives become increasingly entwined. They share advice and try to help one another whenever possible.But will they be defeated by the hurdles which they face or will their pursuit of love end in happy marriage?This is a touching and funny variation on two of the most beloved novels in literature.