The Mystery of Edwin Drood (novel)

*The Mystery of Edwin Drood* is an unfinished novel by Charles Dickens, centered on the mysterious disappearance of Edwin Drood, a young man engaged to Rosa Bud. Set in Victorian England, the story explores themes of love, suspicion, and morality through a cast of intriguing characters. Dickens leaves the ending unresolved, inviting readers and writers alike to theorize about Edwin’s fate and the true culprit behind his disappearance. The novel's open-ended nature has inspired numerous adaptations and interpretations, maintaining its reputation as a compelling, enigmatic work that questions perception and truth.