Dewey Decimal823.8
SynopsisThis exquisitely designed leather-bound edition of one of Dickens' greatest works comes with a gold-foiled cover, a ribbon bookmark, gilded edges, and beautiful endpapers. Ideal to be read and treasured, it makes for a perfect addition to any library. Taken to the Satis House by his Uncle Pumblechook one day, Pip, a young orphan, meets a wealthy, eccentric spinster, Miss Havisham, and her beautiful, cold-hearted ward, Estella. Pip instantly falls in love with her. But in the days to come, he is constantly reminded that Estella is heartless. "You must know," said Estella, condescending to me as a brilliant and beautiful woman might, "that I have no heart . . ." Apprenticed as a blacksmith with his brother-in-law, Pip yearns to become a wealthy gentleman in order to be worthy of her. And when he learns of the expectations from a secret benefactor for him to be trained in the gentlemanly arts, he goes to London. As a series of events follow, including Estella's marriage to the brutal nobleman, Bentley Drummle, will Pip and Estella ever unite?, Experience the timeless classic of Great Expectations in this deluxe hardbound edition. Follow the story of Pip, a young orphan who dreams of becoming a gentleman, as he navigates the ups and downs of Victorian England. This beautifully designed edition features stunning illustrations and a ribbon marker, making it the perfect gift for any book lover. A tale of ambition, love, and the price of dreams. Perfect for fans of classic literature and book collectors Delve into the complexities of society and class dynamics Exquisite illustrations bring the story to life A perfect gift for Dickens fans A gripping and engrossing classic