THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD
Reading edition
Published 1870
Scene:London and Cloisterham, a Neighboring Town
Time:About 1865
CHARACTERS
Edwin DroodA young engineer
John JasperHis uncle and guardian. A choir master
Rosa BudAn orphan girl, engaged to marry Drood Known as "Rosebud"
Mr. GrewgiousA lawyer. Her guardian
Miss TwinkletonThe principal of the Young Ladies' Seminary in Cloisterham
The Reverend Mr. CrisparkleA minister
Neville LandlessMr. Crisparkle's pupil
HelenaHis twin sister
Rosebud's room-mate in the seminary
Luke HoneythunderA self-styled "philanthropist" and bore. Guardian of Neville and Helena
Lieutenant TartarA retired naval officer
"Dick Datchery"A detective
DurdlesA stone-mason and chiseler of tombstones
"The Deputy"A street Arab