The mystery of Edwin Drood
About this book
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.
Reader Profile
3.7/5 · 13428 readers · 350 pages · ≈ 6 h 29 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read The mystery of Edwin Drood?
About ≈ 6 h 29 m — 350 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The mystery of Edwin Drood?
350 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The mystery of Edwin Drood?
It sits on the Mystery, Fiction shelves.
Has The mystery of Edwin Drood been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include The Mystery of Edwin Drood (2014), The Mystery of Edwin Drood (2012), The Mystery of Edwin Drood (1993), Q4449929 (1980).
Is The mystery of Edwin Drood in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in The mystery of Edwin Drood?
The main characters include Charles Dickens (1812-1870).
Where does The mystery of Edwin Drood take place?
It is set in England during 19th century.
Who wrote The mystery of Edwin Drood?
Charles Dickens.
Where can I read The mystery of Edwin Drood online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library