MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD & OTHER STORIES

Drugs, sexual obsession and possible murder are the themes of The Mystery of Edwin Drood. Dickens' unfinished last novel is a sensational mystery never to be solved. Focusing on the evil in human nature, it has the grotesque humour, the unforgettable characters, the superb dialogue, the sombreness, the delight and the innate sense of theatre of the best of his earlier works in a more distilled form. Included with this tantalising fragment are lesser-known stories and sketches, that deal with subjects as diverse as murder, guilt and childhood. This volume presents an unusual selection that illustrates the extraordinary versatility of one of our greatest authors. Paperback. 407pp. Cover design may vary.