--- product_id: 26559922 title: "Jacob T. Marley" price: "AED 61" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/26559922-jacob-t-marley store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # Jacob T. Marley **Price:** AED 61 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Jacob T. Marley - **How much does it cost?** AED 61 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/26559922-jacob-t-marley) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Jacob T. Marley [R. William Bennett] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Jacob T. Marley Review: Fantastic Book for Those Who Love A Christmas Carol - This book beautifully transforms our understanding of Jacob T. Marley, turning him from a mere miser into a character worthy of sympathy and even admiration. Bennet skillfully explores what Marley could have been, rather than solely focusing on what he was in the original story. The story masterfully weaves key elements from the original tale with fresh, new content, enriching the narrative. I especially appreciated how the book delves into the evolving relationship between Scrooge and Marley over time, adding depth and nuance to their connection. Through this heartfelt retelling, readers gain a richer, more intimate understanding of the ghosts of Christmas and their significance. It’s a touching tribute that redefines Marley’s character and highlights the transformative power of redemption. Dickenson would be proud of this book. Review: Why did Marley get such a raw deal? - Until recently, we assumed that Jacob T. Marley, a bit player in Dickens' A Christmas Carol, was left to wander in misery chained to his cash boxes. (Well, I did anyway.) R. William Bennett answers many, if not all, of the questions you may have had about Marley. Who was he really? How did he and Scrooge meet when they are both such unlikable characters? And the biggie: why did Marley get such a raw deal compared to Scrooge? Nobody gave him a chance to make things right in his own life. This story takes characters from the classic and looks at them from another perspective. Here we follow Marley and get a full history about the fellow, and why things happened in A Christmas Carol the way they did. When I first read A Christmas Carol, I figured Marley was just a catalyst for Scrooge used by the spirits to get his attention. I felt like Marley wasn't given a choice and based on his imprisonment was forced to introduce the spirits to Scrooge. I like what this story does to dispel those ideas. Bennett captures the spirit and language of the original tale wonderfully. The story doesn't change but is added to in a masterful way. Bennett digs down into the meat of the original story while maintaining the integrity of the Dickens tale. It was obvious that Bennett really tried to stay true to the classic while giving further insight into why these events took place at all. I loved the different perspective and, as I said, the concepts it added to the original for me. We get to see what happened before, during, and after A Christmas Carol took place, and I loved this. If you liked A Christmas Carol, I highly recommend this book as a companion piece and will be giving it to my kids to read too. I was planning on giving it 4 stars, most of the way through the book, but the end of the book cinched the last star and I would be remiss if I didn't give it all 5. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #437,494 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,000 in Classic American Literature #1,525 in Holiday Fiction (Books) #8,976 in Classic Literature & Fiction | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (824) | | Dimensions | 5 x 0.5 x 7 inches | | Edition | Reprint | | ISBN-10 | 1609079159 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1609079154 | | Item Weight | 5.6 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 192 pages | | Publication date | October 14, 2014 | | Publisher | Shadow Mountain | | Reading age | 12 years and up | ## Images ![Jacob T. Marley - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ffcxMO6KL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic Book for Those Who Love A Christmas Carol *by F***N on October 21, 2025* This book beautifully transforms our understanding of Jacob T. Marley, turning him from a mere miser into a character worthy of sympathy and even admiration. Bennet skillfully explores what Marley could have been, rather than solely focusing on what he was in the original story. The story masterfully weaves key elements from the original tale with fresh, new content, enriching the narrative. I especially appreciated how the book delves into the evolving relationship between Scrooge and Marley over time, adding depth and nuance to their connection. Through this heartfelt retelling, readers gain a richer, more intimate understanding of the ghosts of Christmas and their significance. It’s a touching tribute that redefines Marley’s character and highlights the transformative power of redemption. Dickenson would be proud of this book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Why did Marley get such a raw deal? *by M***N on January 3, 2012* Until recently, we assumed that Jacob T. Marley, a bit player in Dickens' A Christmas Carol, was left to wander in misery chained to his cash boxes. (Well, I did anyway.) R. William Bennett answers many, if not all, of the questions you may have had about Marley. Who was he really? How did he and Scrooge meet when they are both such unlikable characters? And the biggie: why did Marley get such a raw deal compared to Scrooge? Nobody gave him a chance to make things right in his own life. This story takes characters from the classic and looks at them from another perspective. Here we follow Marley and get a full history about the fellow, and why things happened in A Christmas Carol the way they did. When I first read A Christmas Carol, I figured Marley was just a catalyst for Scrooge used by the spirits to get his attention. I felt like Marley wasn't given a choice and based on his imprisonment was forced to introduce the spirits to Scrooge. I like what this story does to dispel those ideas. Bennett captures the spirit and language of the original tale wonderfully. The story doesn't change but is added to in a masterful way. Bennett digs down into the meat of the original story while maintaining the integrity of the Dickens tale. It was obvious that Bennett really tried to stay true to the classic while giving further insight into why these events took place at all. I loved the different perspective and, as I said, the concepts it added to the original for me. We get to see what happened before, during, and after A Christmas Carol took place, and I loved this. If you liked A Christmas Carol, I highly recommend this book as a companion piece and will be giving it to my kids to read too. I was planning on giving it 4 stars, most of the way through the book, but the end of the book cinched the last star and I would be remiss if I didn't give it all 5. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you are a Christmas Carol fan because you like stories about the human condition *by J***N on February 7, 2017* If you are a Christmas Carol fan because you like stories about the human condition, redemption or lack thereof, this is a great book. Follows the source material without being an outright verbatim of it. R. William Bennett does a great job a borrowing from Dickens style of humor and well-placed comments as a narrator talking to the audience. Every year, I read A Christmas Carol as a place of respite during the overcommercialized holidays and this book will be a wonderful addition next year. I really loved this book and I'm buying it as a gift next year for the holidays to the readers in my family. Hardcore Dickens fans have criticized the book as certain elements weren't spot on but I give a lot of credit for thinking of an added realm that was only hinted at in A Christmas Carol. There's one small storyline glitch (no spoilers) that keeps it from getting a five but the book has wonderful moments, is well-written, exhibits a lot of creative thinking that I still recommend it heartily. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/26559922-jacob-t-marley](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/26559922-jacob-t-marley) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-05-01*