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Bleak House is a novel by English author Charles Dickens, first published as a 20-episode serial between 12 March 1852 and 12 September 1853. The novel has many characters and several subplots, and is told partly by the novel’s heroine, Esther Summerson, and partly by an omniscient narrator.
Bleak House follows the Jarndyce family, who become embroiled in a long-running lawsuit over a disputed inheritance. As the lawsuit progresses, each family member uncovers secrets that were long buried, including long-lost relatives, and becomes embroiled in nefarious plots, culminating in a murder.
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