Oliver Twist Wilson, Angus; Dickens, Charles and Fairclough, Peter

**Oliver Twist** - Because Dickens knew how to serve up social commentary with a side of pickpocketing drama! This classic tale follows our plucky orphan hero through the grimy streets of Victorian London, dodging workhouse gruel and falling in with Fagin's gang of artful dodgers. It's poverty, crime, and corruption wrapped up in surprisingly addictive storytelling.

Perfect for anyone who enjoys their historical fiction with bite, students tackling English lit, or readers who appreciate how little has changed about class inequality (yikes!). Charles Dickens basically invented the social justice novel while crafting characters so memorable they're still cultural references today.

This preloved paperback from Patina Paperbacks shows its love but delivers the full Dickensian experience - workhouse scandals, mysterious benefactors, and enough plot twists to keep you guessing.

**Reader Reviews:**
"Finally understood why people bang on about Dickens - it's actually gripping once you get past the Victorian language!"

"Read this for uni but genuinely couldn't put it down. Oliver's story hits different when you realize how relevant it still is."