Our Mutual Friend, (Hardcover)

<p><b>"Our Mutual Friend"</b> is Charles Dickens's final completed novel, a sweeping masterpiece that explores the corruption of wealth and the possibilities of redemption within the intricate social strata of Victorian London. The story begins with the mysterious disappearance and presumed death of John Harmon, the heir to a vast fortune built on the city's dust heaps. This event sets in motion a complex narrative involving the Boffins-the honest servants who inherit the estate-the beautiful but mercenary Bella Wilfer, and the mysterious John Rokesmith.</p><p>As the characters navigate a world where human value is often weighed against material gain, Dickens paints a vivid portrait of society from the murky depths of the River Thames to the opulent drawing rooms of the nouveau riche. Known for its rich symbolism and unforgettable cast of characters, including the obsessive Bradley Headstone and the doll's dressmaker Jenny Wren, the novel serves as a scathing critique of a society obsessed with status and money. <i>"Our Mutual Friend"</i> remains a cornerstone of English literature, offering a profound meditation on identity, morality, and the human capacity for change.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>

• Our Mutual Friend, (Hardcover)
• Author: Inc Books
• ISBN: 9781025887289
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Date: 2026-02-14
• Page Count: 902