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The mystery of Edwin Drood: Book Guide, Author and Facts

The mystery of Edwin Drood by Charles Dickens — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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The Mystery of Edwin Drood is the final, uncompleted novel by Charles Dickens. John Jasper is a choirmaster who is in love with one of his pupils, Rosa Bud. She is the fiancee of his nephew, Edwin Drood. A hot-tempered man from Ceylon also becomes interested in her and he and Drood take an instant dislike to one another. Later, Drood disappears, and as Dickens never finished the novel, Drood's fate remains a mystery indeed.

Quick facts about The mystery of Edwin Drood

  • Title: The mystery of Edwin Drood
  • Author: Charles Dickens
  • First published: 1870
  • Genre: missing persons, triangles (interpersonal relations), fiction
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL8763148W

Where to read The mystery of Edwin Drood

The mystery of Edwin Drood by Charles Dickens is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is The mystery of Edwin Drood about?

The Mystery of Edwin Drood is the final, uncompleted novel by Charles Dickens.

Who wrote The mystery of Edwin Drood?

The mystery of Edwin Drood was written by Charles Dickens.

When was The mystery of Edwin Drood published?

The mystery of Edwin Drood was first published in 1870.

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