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Our Mutual Friend Volume 2

Author
Charles Dickens
Read by
James Harrington
Language
English
Length
7 hours 46 minutes
ISBN
9781802562873
Published
30 January 2025
Imprint
Sovereign
  • Inheritance
  • mystery
  • social class
  • redemption
  • love
  • River Thames
  • transformation
  • wealth
  • identity
  • Victorian London

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Description

In the second volume of Our Mutual Friend, Charles Dickens delves deeper into the lives of his complex characters set in the gritty world of London's riverfront. John Harmon returns from a year abroad and marries Bella Wilfer, but their union is threatened when her father learns about her past and the secret fortune she has inherited. Meanwhile, the mysterious Mr. Riderhood seeks revenge on his hated rival, Mr. Boffin, and Lizzie Hexam struggles with love and loyalty as she navigates the treacherous waters of Victorian society. Filled with Dickens' signature wit and social commentary, Our Mutual Friend Volume 2 is a gripping exploration of money, morality, and the human heart.

Author

Charles Dickens is widely considered to be one of the most influential authors of the 19th century. His works, which are frequently used to analyze Victorian literature and culture, exemplify a unique narrative style that provides an in-depth exploration of characters and their relationships with their respective social milieu. His use of realism, satire, and dark humor has been credited as a major influence on many modern authors.

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