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The Mystery of Edwin Drood

Author
Charles Dickens
Read by
Eloise Fairfax
Language
English
Length
10 hours 19 minutes
ISBN
9781802560251
Published
18 August 2024
Imprint
Sovereign
  • disappearance
  • intrigue
  • suspense
  • uncle
  • obsession
  • mystery
  • fiancée
  • Cloisterham
  • secrets
  • unfinished

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A gripping tale set in the eerie town of Cloisterham, where young Edwin Drood's sudden disappearance sparks a web of intrigue. Central to the mystery are his enigmatic uncle, John Jasper—a choirmaster with sinister obsessions—and Rosa Bud, Edwin's fiancée. As suspicions grow and secrets come to light, Dickens's final, unfinished novel captivates with its suspenseful narrative and richly developed characters, leaving readers entranced and yearning for resolution.

Author

Charles Dickens is widely considered to be one of the most influential authors of the 19th century. His works, which are frequently used to analyze Victorian literature and culture, exemplify a unique narrative style that provides an in-depth exploration of characters and their relationships with their respective social milieu. His use of realism, satire, and dark humor has been credited as a major influence on many modern authors.

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