Bleak House

Inspired by an actual court case that dragged on for more than 50 years, Dickens' tale of the inheritance suit between Jarndyce and Jarndyce remains a standard metaphor for legal quagmires. The author drew upon his own experiences as a law clerk and plaintiff to enliven his satire of the English jud [...]
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Inspired by an actual court case that dragged on for more than 50 years, Dickens' tale of the inheritance suit between Jarndyce and Jarndyce remains a standard metaphor for legal quagmires. The author drew upon his own experiences as a law clerk and plaintiff to enliven his satire of the English judicial system; a richly plotted tale of secrets, murder, and mystery.