Our Mutual Friend

Our Mutual Friend is a novel written by Charles Dickens, first published in 1864-1865. The story is set in Victorian England and follows the lives of various characters who are connected through inheritance, wealth, and love. The novel explores themes such as greed, corruption, and social inequality.The story begins with the death of a wealthy man, John Harmon, who leaves his fortune to his son, John Harmon Jr. However, Harmon Jr. is presumed dead and his inheritance goes to the Boffin family, who are poor but honest. The Boffins are then targeted by a group of unscrupulous characters who try to take advantage of their newfound wealth.Meanwhile, the novel also follows the lives of various other characters, such as the young and beautiful Bella Wilfer, who is set to marry the now-deceased John Harmon Jr. but is unsure of her feelings towards him. There is also Eugene Wrayburn, a lawyer who falls in love with Lizzie Hexam, a poor girl who works as a waterman's daughter.As the story progresses, the characters' lives become more intertwined, and their true natures are revealed. The novel ultimately explores the themes of love, redemption, and the corrupting influence of wealth.Our Mutual Friend is considered one of Dickens' greatest works and is known for its complex plot and vividly drawn characters. It remains a popular classic of English literature to this day.1865. Dickens, English novelist, is considered by many to be the greatest of his country. His works were known to indict society's mistreatment and abuse of the poor, especially children. Our Mutual Friend, one of Dickens's later works, is highly regarded by some critics while others find it humorless and contrived. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.