Allison Epstein

Fagin the Thief : a Novel

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ISBN 13:: 9780385550703
author:: Allison Epstein
format:: Hardcover
publisher:: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2025
Pages:: 336
Genre:: Thrillers / Historical Fiction
Condition:: New
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A gripping reimagining of the infamous Jacob Fagin, London's most gifted pickpocket and rogue. Allison Epstein brings a fresh perspective to the world of Charles Dickens, giving Fagin a soul, a backstory, and a spotlight. Born into a life of crime, Jacob Fagin's world is turned upside down when a skilled pickpocket takes him under their wing, teaching him a trade that promises a better life. As Jacob navigates the shadows of 19th-century London, he forms a family of sorts with a cast of characters, including a mercurial young thief and a loyal friend. But when a major robbery goes awry, Jacob is forced to confront the consequences of his actions and decide what he truly stands for. With a keen eye for the gritty streets of Victorian London, Epstein breathes new life into one of literature's most notorious villains, creating an unforgettable adventure that is both colorful and wickedly funny.

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