The Mystery of Edwin Drood

by Charles Dickens

The Mystery of Edwin Drood


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Edwin Drood

Edwin Drood, a young engineer with prospects of becoming a partner in the firm of his late father. He disappears and is presumed dead, but his fate and murderer are never disclosed in this mystery novel, unfinished at the author’s death.

Jack Jasper

Jack Jasper, Drood’s young uncle and guardian, a cathedral choirmaster. An opium addict, he is in love with Rosa Bud and is perhaps the likeliest candidate for the role of murderer.

Rosa Bud

Rosa Bud, an orphan. She and Drood agree to break their...

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