Bleak House: Includes A Detailed Biography

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Set against the backdrop of a convoluted legal battle over a family will, the narrative follows Esther Summerson, an orphan raised by her guardian John Jarndyce. As she navigates her relationships with fellow wards Richard and Ada, who fall in love, Esther herself develops a bond with Dr. Allan Woodcourt. The story explores themes of love, loss, and the futility of the legal system, culminating in Richard's tragic demise after a secret marriage and the realization of the will's worthlessness, leading to Esther's eventual marriage and a new beginning.