Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

This is a truly great book, in spite of its dramatic nature and unbelievable story line.  The Bronte sisters are pros at writing outlandish stories that feel believable while you read them.  Jane Eyre is the story of a poor young girl who is orphaned and has to live with her cruel cousins and their family.  She escapes to school and eventually becomes a governess for a wealthy eccentric gentleman's ward.  There are, of course, extremely unusual circumstances in Mr. Rochester's life.  Jane Eyre will keep your attention for its fairly large length.  It is mostly a romance, so if you don't enjoy that aspect of books, it may not be for you.  Definitely worth the time.