Our Mutual Friend

"Our Mutual Friend" is the last complete novel by Charles Dickens and offers a comprehensive satire that illuminates all layers of Victorian society. At the center of the story is an inheritance linked to the profitable dust heaps of old Harmon. The young John Harmon, believed to be dead when a body is recovered from the Thames, is the main protagonist. Dickens employs a complex structure of themes, symbols, and sharp social commentary to examine the corrupting power of wealth. The inheritance of a dust heap becomes a symbol for the changing fortunes of the characters, particularly the golden dustman Boffin. This new edition is enhanced by an introduction from Adrian Poole, who highlights the profound ambitions and mysterious nature of the novel. Dickens, a significant political reporter and journalist, has left a lasting impression with this work that has captivated the public imagination for three decades.