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Creator Dickens Fellowship (London, England)
Other Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936
Other Ley, J. W. T. (James William Thomas), 1879-1943
LoC No. 84234549
Title Trial of John Jasper, lay precentor of Cloisterham Cathedral in the County of Kent, for the murder of Edwin Drood, engineer
Original Publication United Kingdom: Chapman & Hall, Ltd., 1914.
Note Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Trial of John Jasper, Lay Precentor of Cloisterham Cathedral in the County of Kent" is a fictional courtroom drama likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around John Jasper, accused of the murder of his nephew, Edwin Drood, as he finds himself entangled in a complex web of motives and character relationships leading to the fateful Christmas Eve. The opening of the story introduces the courtroom proceedings on January 7, 1914, where the trial for the murder of Edwin Drood is set to take place. The narrative outlines the characters involved, including Jasper, Drood, and key witnesses such as the Reverend Crisparkle and the stonemason Durdles. Jasper's opium addiction and his growing jealousy over Edwin's engagement with Rosa Bud become apparent as the prosecution builds a case against him, presenting circumstantial evidence that suggests Jasper's nefarious intent towards his nephew. Amidst a backdrop of familial intrigue and dark motives, the scene is set for a gripping exploration of guilt, innocence, and the unfolding drama of the trial. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Trials (Murder) -- Fiction
Subject Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870. Mystery of Edwin Drood
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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