“A beautiful retelling of the widely beloved Great Expectations that stays remarkably true to the original but in fresh dual points of view. It’s intelligent and insightful yet accessible for modern readers. A highly recommended read!”—Librarian

Two orphans, Pip and Estella, one raised in a humble household and the other in a luxurious but lonely mansion, form a peculiar bond tainted by their painful upbringings and differing stations in life. When a secret benefactor makes a way for Pip to become a gentleman, he may have a chance with Estella. Or is he being set up for a broken heart as part of a vengeful plan?

Played like puppets in the twisted hands of the rich and powerful but wounded, Pip and Estella are led down a dangerous path that threatens to destroy both young lives.

PIP AND ESTELLA (A Retelling of Dickens’ Great Expectations Told in Dual Points of View) is a gothic historical novel with elements of suspense, romance, and psychological fiction. It explores timeless themes and will appeal both to readers of the original and those new to the story.

(Cover Art by Diana Debolt)

Author's Note: No AI has been used in this story or its cover, or in any C.J. Simone title.