Episode 2 of 2
Unfinished Edwin Drood
- When
- 9 June 1870
- Where
- Writing desk at Gads Hill Place
The Mystery of Edwin Drood was left unfinished in Dickens's writing desk upon his death. Only six of twelve planned instalments were completed.
The novel was scheduled for twelve instalments from April 1870 to February 1871. At Dickens's death on 9 June 1870, the novel was left unfinished in his writing desk. Only six of the planned instalments had been written. The story focuses on John Jasper, a precentor and opium addict.
Sources
- The Mystery of Edwin Drood Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-08
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