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Great Expectations

Charles Dickens · 1861

514 pages

An orphan boy is suddenly given money by an unknown benefactor and raised into gentility. He falls for a cold, beautiful girl raised to break men's hearts, and chases a life of status he does not understand. A story about class, love and the cost of pride.

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Coming of Age, Star-Crossed Lovers, Revenge, Gothic Manor, Rags to Riches

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