Fagin the Thief A Novel
Fagin the Thief A Novel by Allison Epstein, published by Gale, a Cengage Group on July 9, 2025, is presented in a large print edition spanning 533 pages. This narrative explores the life of Jacob Fagin, who navigates the complexities of nineteenth-century London after being raised in a Jewish enclave. Following the execution of his father, Jacob’s life takes a turn when he is mentored by a skilled pickpocket, leading him into a world of crime that offers more than the mundane existence of his peers.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of characters as Jacob builds his life in the shadows, including his aspiring teenage thief, Bill Sikes, whose volatile nature introduces significant challenges. The story also features Jacob’s close friend, Nancy, and his protégé, the Artful Dodger, as they navigate the dangers of their chosen paths. The novel delves into themes of family, ambition, and moral dilemmas, ultimately prompting Jacob to confront what he truly values in life. This edition is available in English, making it accessible to a wide audience interested in historical fiction and suspense.
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“Long before Oliver Twist stumbled onto the scene, Jacob Fagin was scratching out a life for himself in the dark alleys of nineteenth-century London. Born in the Jewish enclave of Stepney shortly after his father was executed as a thief, Jacob and his open-minded mother, Leah, are each other’s whole world. But Jacob’s prospects are forever altered when a light-fingered pickpocket takes Jacob under his wing and teaches him a trade that pays far better than the neighborhood boys could possibly dream. Striking out on his own, Jacob familiarizes himself with London’s highest value neighborhoods while forging his own path in the shadows. But everything changes when he adopts an aspiring teenage thief named Bill Sikes, whose mercurial temper poses a danger to himself and anyone foolish enough to cross him. Along the way, Jacob’s found family expands to include his closest friend, Nancy, and his greatest protege, the Artful Dodger. But as Bill’s ambition soars and a major robbery goes awry, Jacob is forced to decide what he really stands for–and what a life is worth.”–
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