Publisher's Synopsis
The Mystery of Edwin Drood is a novel by Charles Dickens, published in 1870. This book is a large print edition, which means that the text is printed in a larger font size for easier reading. The story follows the disappearance of the title character, Edwin Drood, and the investigation that ensues. The main suspect is his uncle, John Jasper, who is in love with Edwin's fianc�����e, Rosa Bud. The novel is unfinished, as Dickens died before completing it, leaving the mystery unsolved. The book is known for its intricate plot and vivid characters, and is considered a classic of Victorian literature.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) 1890. With illustrations. Dickens, English novelist, is considered by many to be the greatest of his country. His works were known to indict society's mistreatment and abuse of the poor, especially children. Dickens died before completing this novel, which on one hand is frustrating, but on the other it has afforded literary critics and mystery lovers the opportunity to solve the puzzle for themselves. No one will ever know who Dickens really had in mind as the murderer, or if indeed there was a murder at all, but In true Dickensian form The Mystery of Edwin Drood gives the reader lots of memorable characters, from the suspicious and tormented Jasper to the Reverend Crisparkle to Princess Puffer, the enigmatic Datchery and finally the gravedigger and his obnoxious but perceptive boy assistant. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
