The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Charles Dickens
Jan 1987 · Phoenix Books, Incorporated · Narrated by Paul Scofield
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The last—and unfinished—work by Charles Dickens, one of the world's greatest storytellers, The Mystery of Edwin Drood is aptly titled. At the time of his death, Charles Dickens had written only six chapters of the novel he had planned to be twice as long. When young Edwin Drood mysteriously disappears from the quiet cathedral town of Cloisterham, foul play seems certain. The prime suspect is Edwin's uncle John Jasper, who frequents the dark opium underworld and conceals a secret passion beneath his church choir respectability.
The last—and unfinished—work by Charles Dickens, one of the world's greatest storytellers, The Mystery of Edwin Drood is aptly titled. At the time of his death, Charles Dickens had written only six chapters of the novel he had planned to be twice as long. When young Edwin Drood mysteriously disap...
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Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was a novelist, short story writer, and social critic. Considered one of the world's greatest authors, Dickens wrote more than a dozen novels including Great Expectations, Oliver Twist, and A Tale of Two Cities.
Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was a novelist, short story writer, and social critic. Considered one of the world's greatest authors, Dickens wrote more than a dozen novels including Great Expectations, Oliver Twist, and A Tale of Two Cities.
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