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Description

Mr. Dombey's idealistic vision of his "Dombey and Son" shipping firm rests on the shoulders of his delicate son Paul. However, when the firm faces ruin, and Dombey's second marriage ends in disaster, it is his devoted daughter Florence, unloved and neglected, who comes to his aid.

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First Sentence

I CANNOT forego my usual opportunity of saying farewell to my readers in this greeting-place.

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  1. Charles Dickens (Author)
  2. Andrew Sanders
 

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