Dive into Our Mutual Friend, the final novel completed by the illustrious Charles Dickens. This intricate tale, rich with plots, twists, and vivid characters, unfolds against the backdrop of the murky Thames and the opulence of high society. The story begins with a shocking discovery—a body pulled from the river by the Hexhams. From there, we follow the Boffins, a naive couple who unexpectedly inherit wealth, and their enigmatic secretary, John Rokesmith. We meet the Veneerings, eager newcomers to society, hosting lavish dinner parties for guests they barely know. Bella and Lizzie, hailing from different backgrounds, find love in surprising places, while the Lammles, a scheming couple, manipulate relationships for their gain. Two hapless lawyers, Mortimer Lightwood and Eugene Wrayburn, become entwined in dangerous intrigues, and the devious Riderhood engages in a dark plot with teacher Bradley Headstone. Betty Higden, a fiercely independent elderly woman, inspires us with her unwavering love. Dickens masterfully intertwines humor with drama, delivering a narrative full of unexpected surprises right up to the conclusion. (Summary by Mil Nicholson)