"Bleak House" by Charles Dickens is set in 19th-century London and follows the legal case of Jarndyce v. Jarndyce, which has been ongoing for years and has left many characters entangled in its complexities. The story explores themes of social injustice, corruption, and the impact of bureaucracy on individuals' lives. Through multiple narrative threads, Dickens weaves a tale of family secrets, love, and the search for identity amidst a bleak and foggy urban landscape.