Great ExpectationsA chance encounter with and escaped convict and an unexpected summons from the mysterious Miss Havisham change the life of orphan Pip. A large gift of money from an unknown benefactor gives him 'great expectations' of becoming a gentleman and winning the hand of the beautiful Estella. But the past holds many strange secrets that will cloud his hopes of happiness... |
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