Our Mutual Friend

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The story revolves around the inheritance of John Harmon, who returns to London after his father's death, only to find himself entangled in a web of mistaken identity and societal expectations. With the condition of marrying a stranger, Miss Bella Wilfer, and a presumed death leading to the Boffins inheriting his wealth, themes of rebirth and the influence of wealth on society are explored. The kind-hearted Boffins take Bella in, while the true heir, disguised as John Rokesmith, navigates his hidden identity. This rich narrative showcases Dickens's masterful storytelling.