emma

it's a cool read, you really should experience it yourself
touching really, and it is not your run of the mill japanese manga
plus its in english
woohoo

did i mention it's free?

www.mangarun.com/emma

well, to be serious, some elements of victorian society that were more pronounced in the works of authors of that time are lacking here, but the theme of class distinction and that of a woman "climbing the social ladder" were not uncommon in victorian works. ie Pygmalion (one of my favourites)

also the victorian mindset of keeping a good public profile is hinted at here and there.
quite a good read.