Bleak House

Set in Victorian England, this novel explores the complexities of the legal system through the lives of various characters connected to the protracted court case of Jarndyce vs. Jarndyce. The narrative intertwines the stories of the wealthy and the impoverished, revealing the social injustices of the time. Key figures include the determined Esther Summerson, the enigmatic Lady Dedlock, and the relentless lawyer Tulkinghorn. Dickens masterfully critiques societal flaws while weaving a tale of love, loss, and redemption amidst the bleakness.