Edwin Drood is a mystery novel by Charles Dickens, first published in 1870. It is the last novel Dickens completed before his death in 1870, and its ending is famously unresolved. The novel tells the story of Edwin Drood, a young man who is engaged to be married to Rosa Bud. However, Edwin disappears on the night of his wedding, and his body is never found. The novel follows the investigation into Edwin's disappearance, led by Detective Inspector Bucket. The novel is full of suspense and atmosphere, and it has been praised for its complex characters and intricate plot.