Bleak House. is a novel

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Set against the backdrop of a convoluted legal battle, the narrative intertwines the perspectives of Esther Summerson and an omniscient narrator. Central to the story is the case of Jarndyce and Jarndyce, stemming from conflicting wills, which Dickens uses to critique the inefficiencies of the English judicial system. With a rich cast of characters and multiple sub-plots, the novel not only entertains but also played a significant role in advocating for judicial reform, influencing changes that emerged in the 1870s.