The Murder Of Edwin Drood Recounted By John Jasper (1920)

The Murder of Edwin Drood Recounted by John Jasper is a novel written by an unknown author, but published under the name of the titular character, John Jasper. The story is a continuation of Charles Dickens' unfinished novel, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, which was left incomplete due to the author's death. The novel follows John Jasper, a choirmaster and opium addict, who becomes the prime suspect in the murder of his nephew, Edwin Drood. Jasper is obsessed with his nephew's fianc�����e, Rosa Bud, and has a deep-seated hatred for Edwin. As the investigation into the murder unfolds, Jasper's guilt becomes increasingly apparent, but he maintains his innocence and attempts to manipulate those around him. The novel is written in the first-person perspective of John Jasper, giving readers a unique insight into the mind of a murderer. The story is full of twists and turns, as Jasper's true motives and actions are slowly revealed. Overall, The Murder of Edwin Drood Recounted by John Jasper is a gripping and suspenseful novel that provides a satisfying conclusion to the unfinished story of Edwin Drood.Being An Attempted Solution Of The Mystery Based On Dickens������� Manuscript And Memoranda.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.