Publisher's Synopsis
The Mystery of Edwin Drood is a novel written by the renowned British author Charles Dickens. The story is set in the fictional town of Cloisterham, England, and centers around the disappearance of the titular character, Edwin Drood. The novel was left unfinished due to Dickens' untimely death, leaving readers with an unsolved mystery.The story follows Edwin Drood, a young man who is engaged to the beautiful Rosa Bud. However, their engagement is complicated by the arrival of Neville Landless, a hot-tempered and jealous man who becomes a rival for Rosa's affections. The tension between these three characters builds throughout the novel, culminating in Edwin's sudden disappearance.The novel is narrated by John Jasper, Edwin's uncle and a choirmaster at the local cathedral. Jasper is a complex character, and his motivations and actions are often shrouded in mystery. As the investigation into Edwin's disappearance unfolds, Jasper becomes a prime suspect, and the novel becomes a thrilling whodunit.The Mystery of Edwin Drood is considered one of Dickens' greatest works, despite its unfinished state. The novel is notable for its intricate plot, complex characters, and vivid descriptions of Victorian England. It remains a popular read for fans of Victorian-era literature and mystery novels.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.
