Fagin the Thief

By: Epstein, Allison

WINNER OF THE NATIONAL JEWISH BOOK AWARD FOR FICTION ● EDGAR AWARD NOMINEE FOR BEST NOVEL

"Thrilling." --The New York Times Book Review

Long before Oliver Twist stumbled onto the scene, Jacob Fagin was scrounging a life for himself in the dark alleys of nineteenth-century London. Born in the Jewish enclave of Stepney after his father was executed for theft, Jacob grows up with his mother, Leah. But his prospects are altered when a seasoned pickpocket teaches him a trade that pays better than an honest living ever could.

Striking out on his own, Jacob familiarizes himself with London's wealthiest neighborhoods while forging a path in the shadows. Everything changes when he adopts aspiring teenage thief 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 prot g , the Artful Dodger. But when a major robbery goes awry, Jacob is forced to decide what he stands for--and what a life is worth. With colorfully wicked humor, Allison Epstein reclaims one of Victorian literature's most notorious villains in an unforgettable new adventure.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0593687809
• ISBN13: 9780593687802
• Release Date: August 2026
• Publisher: Vintage
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.2" x 8.0"