This classic work is being republished now in a new edition complete with an introductory chapter from “Appreciations and Criticisms of the Works of Charles Dickens” by G. K. Chesterton.
Young John Harmon is supposedly killed on a journey back to England. Very much alive, this heir to a dust merchant's fortune goes to work under an assumed name for his father's current heirs.
In our emplciyment is an underhanded sneak, named R0 esmith. twon't answer to have him about while this business of ours is about. He must be discharged.” “ Rolresmith is already discharged,” said Mr. Boflin, speakin in a muffled voice, ...
At their little unsteady pace, they came across the floor, hand-in-hand, as if they were traversing an extremely difficult road intersected by brooks, and, when they had had their heads patted by Mrs. Betty Higden, made lunges at the ...
" Charles Dickens's last complete novel, "Our Mutual Friend" encompasses the great themes of his earlier works: the pretensions of the nouveaux riches, the ingenuousness of the aspiring poor, and the unfailing power of wealth to corrupt all ...
The plot and characters are exquisite in this last completed novel by Dickens. A sophisticated masterpiece, Our Mutual Friend tells the story of the downside of money and the corruptive power it holds.
John Harmon returns to England as his father's heir. Believed drowned under suspicious circumstances--a situation convenient to his wish for anonymity--John evaluates Bella Wilfer whom he must marry to secure...