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The novel centers around the Maxwell family, focusing on two central characters: Janey Maxwell, a strong-willed young woman, and her brother, Harry. The family, belonging to the upper middle class, is deeply affected by internal struggles that reflect the larger societal conflicts of the time.Janey is intelligent and independent, but her views and actions often conflict with those of her family, leading to tension. She resents the limitations placed on women in Victorian society and strives for personal freedom and purpose. Harry, on the other hand, represents a more traditional path, but his life is full of its own challenges, particularly related to his career and personal ambitions.