With an Introduction and Notes by Peter Preston, University of Nottingham. Illustrations by S.L. Fildes and Hablot K.
Browne (Phiz). Dickens's final novel, left unfinished at his death,
is a tale of mystery whose fast-paced action takes place in an ancient
cathedral city and in some of the darkest places in nineteenth-century
London. Drugs, sexual obsession, colonial adventuring and puzzles about
identity are among the novel's themes.
At the centre of the plot
lie the baffling disappearance of Edwin Drood and the many explanations
of his whereabouts. A sombre and menacing atmosphere, a fascinating
range of characters and Dickens's usual superb command of language
combine to make this an exciting and tantalising story. Also included
in this volume are a number of unjustly neglected stories and sketches,
with subjects as different as murder and guilt and childhood romance.
This unusual selection illustrates Dickens's immense creativity and versatility.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood - Charles Dickens
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