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This novel was left unfinished at the time of Hawthorne's death, and it was edited and completed by Hawthorne's son, Julian Hawthorne. The story revolves around Doctor Grimshawe, an enigmatic and reclusive figure, and the various characters connected to him. It explores themes of secrecy, inheritance, and the complexities of human relationships.While the novel was published after Hawthorne's death and completed by his son, it's considered a significant work due to its exploration of Hawthorne's signature themes of morality, guilt, and the human psyche. However, some critics and readers have noted that the unfinished nature of the work might affect its coherence and completeness as compared to Hawthorne's other completed novels.Nevertheless, "Doctor Grimshawe's Secret" offers insight into Hawthorne's writing style and thematic concerns, albeit in an incomplete form, and remains of interest to scholars and enthusiasts of Hawthorne's literary works.