Charlotte Brontë was born in 1816. Her father was an Anglican clergyman, and her mother and two of her sisters died while Charlotte was still a child. Growing up in the remote Yorkshire Moors, writing stories was prime entertainment for Charlotte and her siblings. Her two sisters, Emily and Anne Brontë, also became accomplished writers. Charlotte Brontë also wrote the novels Villette, Shirley, and The Professor.

Michelle M. White has always loved reading classic novels and history books while raising her kids and working as a book designer. When her youngest son finished homeschool and started college, she too went back to school and earned degrees in History and English, focusing on nineteenth century culture and literature. She put her passion for books and history to work in her dream job by publishing Annotated Keynote Classics. Her favorite part is researching the authors and their times in history, putting it into context with their work, and discovering the clues that will help readers and students to get more enjoyment from the books. Michelle lives in South Florida with her husband, son, and their dog and cat. In addition to reading, she enjoys beach time, travel, and spending time with her grandchildren.