Great Expectations finishes in August. His public readings continue. Continues public readings in Paris and London. Reconciles with Thackeray just before the latter's death. Our Mutual Friend begins to appear monthly.
Health begins to fail, much because of over work.
1865 Railway accident badly shakes him and Ellen Ternan. Our Mutual Friend ends in November. 1866 Continues public readings in England and Scotland. Continues public readings in England and Ireland. Unwell but carries on, against doctor's advice.