Synopses & Reviews
The story of the fate of Edwin Drood is a mystery within a mystery. When young Edwin disappears after dinner on Christmas Eve and his watch and chain are later found in the nearby river, everyone suspects foul play. Could one of Edwins acquaintances have murdered himand, if so, what could their motive be? And how does this shocking event in a quiet cathedral town connect to the opium dens of London? Tragically, the mystery is destined never to be truly solved, as Dickens died before he could finish this novelall that is left are the clues that can be found in the completed chapters.
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"The influence of Charles Dickens on the development and achievements of detective fiction is unchallengeable." —The Times
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Shaking from head to foot the man whose scattered consciousness has thus fantastically pieced itself together at length rises supports his trembling frame upon his arms and looks around.
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Choirmaster John Jasper is a man of deep hypocrisy. His public reputation is flawless yet privately he leads an immoral life, frequenting squalid opium dens. Although outwardly he seems delighted with the betrothal of his nephew Edwin Drood to Rosa Bud, one of his choristers, secretly he is consumed by jealousy. But he is not alone in hoping for Edwin's demise. Among others, hot-tempered Neville Landless has also made an enemy of Droodso when Edwin disappears, at whom should the accusing finger point?
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About the Author
Charles Dickens (18121870) is considered one of the English language's greatest writers. His works include The Adventures of Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, David Copperfield, Great Expectations, The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, and A Tale of Two Cities. Matthew Pearl is the author of The Dante Club, The Last Dickens, and The Poe Shadow.