Raised in squalor in the marsh country of Kent, the orphan Pip is taken under the wing of the eccentric and reclusive Miss Havisham&mdash;only to blindly give his heart to the dowager&rsquo;s beautiful but ice-cold adopted daughter, Estella. Even as a mysterious benefactor helps to shape Pip&rsquo;s life into one of fortune, success, and self-discovery, the unspeakable secrets of his unrequited love continue to haunt him&mdash;and promise to change his life once again.<br /><br />With its indelible cast of characters, immersive epic narrative, and startling dramatic twists, Charles Dickens&rsquo;s powerful classic continues to enthrall generations of new readers.