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There is no doubt Charles Dickens is the greatest writer of the Victorian era and ranks high on the list of all-time literary geniuses. All of his works have been read and enjoyed by millions of people over the years … except for one. Dickens wrote many of his drafts and notes in an archaic

More than 1,000 volunteers from across the world helped translate Dickens's "Devil's Handwriting".

The writer’s archaic shorthand has baffled experts for over a century. So they launched a deciphering competition for fans – with stunning results that cast new light on his love life and financial peril

The great novelist learnt shorthand at an early age, and then modified it to create his own code