About the Audiobook
At the heart of *Bleak House* is the interminable lawsuit of Jarndyce and Jarndyce, a legal battle that has consumed generations and destroyed lives. Against this backdrop of institutional decay and thick London fog, Dickens weaves a complex mystery involving the generous John Jarndyce, his wards Richard and Ada, and the selfless Esther Summerson. As the haughty Lady Dedlock's dark past is unearthed by the sinister lawyer Mr. Tulkinghorn, the novel exposes the corruption of the legal system and the interconnectivity of all levels of Victorian society.
Key Characters
- Esther Summerson
- John Jarndyce
- Lady Dedlock
- Richard Carstone
- Ada Clare
- Mr. Tulkinghorn
- Jo
Themes & Mood
SatiricalAtmosphericBleakMysteryComplex