Edwin Drood
the Rabes (wrabe@MAIL.MAQS.NET)
Fri, 2 May 1997 03:34:32 -0500
My Dear Mr. Dickens,
I have long been a fan of your books, and I was introduced to
them in depth by some dear friends in Oconomowoc WI. some years back.
The husband had more then one beautiful complete set of your books. he
encouraged me to read them and I am so glad he did. Once I had to serve
on jury duty and I read "Great Expectations" while waiting the long
hours. I think I was the only one who wasn't bored! One thing about your
stories is that one never is in a hurry to finish the book, but enjoy
and savor each page! It's like living within the story. Thank you again.
I wondered if you knew that besides movies, there is something
called "audio books" or books on tape? These are delightful and read by
good British actors and readers. I have been enjoying those out of our
public library. Just think, one can go about his or her duties while
listening to someone read to them!
I have a question about "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" and it's
conclusion that you unfortunately were unable to complete. Was John
Jasper indeed the villain? And who was Dick Datchery? I had 2
interesting books recently --one was rather "fanciful" and employed many
famous detectives like Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot. They had
sessions of seminars and each gave their opinion of the case. Another
author just tried to give his own ending but it didn't seem like your
style! I wondered if you could discuss the ending and elaborate on it.
Thank you most kindly.
I do hope this letter reaches you. I am
Sincerely yours,
Dolores J. Rabe