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This is a superb story that is packed with intrigue and conspiracy that begins innocently enough with two orphans whose parents had arranged their marriage before their deaths and their remaining relatives and friends. However it quickly becomes apparent that all is not quite as it seems, culminating in the disappearance of Edwin and the discovering of his belonging where they should not be. Later revelations hint and uncover a few possible conclusions and motives building to what would have und
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I was intrigued because this book was published posthumously. think that if you were a Dickens fan you may like it. I have never really considered myself a fan and have only read A Christmas Carol and I liked parts of it... I did think that he did a good job making John Jasper into a creepy and convincing villain.
My biggest issue was that I did not like the pacing (which could be because he planned on writing more... I am not sure).
I think it was probably not the best book for a Dickens novice ...more
My biggest issue was that I did not like the pacing (which could be because he planned on writing more... I am not sure).
I think it was probably not the best book for a Dickens novice ...more
OK...I did know that Charles Dickens had not finished this book...but wow! Just when I was getting interested into how it would all be resolved, it just stopped! Talk about a cliff-hanger.
I had difficulty at first figuring out who was who and how they all related to each other, so initially it was a slug. But, then...the murder occurred...or did it? And, each of the characters seemed to be affected...and then a couple of new mysterious ones were introduced...and pow! It was over.
I had difficulty at first figuring out who was who and how they all related to each other, so initially it was a slug. But, then...the murder occurred...or did it? And, each of the characters seemed to be affected...and then a couple of new mysterious ones were introduced...and pow! It was over.
Dec 08, 2021
Marie (UK)
marked it as did-not-finish
this is essentially unreadable - unlike anything else written by Dickens. I have better things to do with my time
Dec 23, 2009
Angela Randall
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May 26, 2010
Deedee
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Faith
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Candace
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Michelle
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Kathleen (Kat) Delaney
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