Bleak House

Set against the backdrop of the British legal system, the narrative weaves together a multitude of minor characters and intricate sub-plots. The story unfolds through the perspectives of Esther Summerson and an omniscient narrator, exploring themes of justice and social criticism. Key figures include the sinister lawyer Tulkinghorn, the well-meaning yet melancholic John Jarndyce, and the naive Harold Skimpole, alongside the well-meaning but reckless Richard Carstone. Dickens masterfully captures the complexities of human nature and societal flaws.