The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Main Characters and Their Development
- Edwin Drood - A young man engaged to Rosa Bud. He disappears under mysterious circumstances, becoming the central mystery of the novel.
- Rosa Bud - A young woman engaged to Edwin Drood. She has doubts about their engagement and falls in love with Neville Landless.
- John Jasper - Edwin Drood's uncle, a choir master secretly in love with Rosa Bud. He is suspected of being involved in Edwin's disappearance.
- Neville Landless - A young man from Ceylon who falls in love with Rosa Bud and becomes the prime suspect in Edwin's disappearance.
- Helena Landless - Neville's sister, who supports her brother and becomes friends with Rosa.
- Crisparkle - A vicar who tries to unravel the mystery of Edwin's disappearance and supports Neville.
- Durdles - A stonemason who knows many secrets about the cathedral crypt and plays an important role in the plot's development.
- Grewgious - A mysterious character who appears in town and arouses suspicion.
Date of publication: 1 January 2025
Updated: 14 November 2026
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Genre: Detective
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