Oh wow, I had no idea that Marcus D'Amico had been in an episode of the Professionals. Looking him up just now, I unfortunately hadn't known he passed away a few years ago, far too young.

And oh, Great Expectations is a great pick. I think it was my favourite Dickens when I was younger. That's a good philosophy to take from it, too. ❤️

Funnily enough, Reaper Man is one of the Discworld novels that riffs off Great Expectations a bit, with Miss Flitworth (whose fiance disappeared before the wedding) being someone who likewise moved on instead of doubling down, albeit with lingering doubts that Death helps resolve at the end.