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Kathleen Jennings I adore this book. It's the Princess Bride of Dicken's books, and constructed of Thames mud and fairytales. You have to sink into it - my latest rerea…moreI adore this book. It's the Princess Bride of Dicken's books, and constructed of Thames mud and fairytales. You have to sink into it - my latest reread was the Simon Vance audio, which makes the longest passages cumulatively hysterical. (less)

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Did I miss something? Can anyone tell me how Bella came to be featured in the will of the deceased miserly Dustman in the first place? Why was she chosen as the girl John Harmon had to marry in order to inherit?

Larissa John Harmon’s father saw preschool aged Bella throwing a temper tantrum and beating her father with her bonnet. He stopped and asked her name. Out of …moreJohn Harmon’s father saw preschool aged Bella throwing a temper tantrum and beating her father with her bonnet. He stopped and asked her name. Out of spite for his son, required that to have his inheritance his son must marry that spoiled girl whom he assumed would make his sons life a living hell. (less)

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what was the date of this book?

Joe It was written and released in 19 monthly installments from 1864-1865.

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Is Our Mutual Friend a mystery? I don't know much about the book, but had the identity of a character spoiled in a review. Is his identity a major plot point or is it given early in the novel? Is it still worth reading?

Huck Flynn It's Dickens, so yes, it's worth reading. More than once. The fact that the characters in the book don't know the secret gives you an extra advantage …moreIt's Dickens, so yes, it's worth reading. More than once. The fact that the characters in the book don't know the secret gives you an extra advantage !(less)

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Guys i just want to ask, do you know what is the social conditions within this novel? i need this for my thesis, tonight i begin to read this novel... thank you...

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