Description
When John Harmon returns to England to claim his inheritance, he finds himself in an unexpected position—presumed dead under mysterious circumstances, he can observe his world with newfound freedom and anonymity. At the heart of his dilemma lies Bella Wilfer, the woman he must marry to secure his fortune, yet whose character he must first judge for himself. Through a richly woven tapestry of Victorian society, Dickens introduces an unforgettable cast of characters: the ambitious social climbers at the Veneering's table, the desperate Betty Higden fleeing the workhouse, and the scheming Silas Wegg, each embodying the era's obsession with wealth and status. This masterwork offers a penetrating critique of a society consumed by materialism, where human worth is measured in pounds and social position, and where genuine connection becomes increasingly rare. A sweeping exploration of love, identity, and morality set against the backdrop of Victorian England's most compelling social contradictions.
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paperback
Modern Library
Published Jan 1, 2002
834 pages
ISBN: 9780375761140
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First Published
1865
Language
eng
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Content and trigger warnings for Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens.