Book Review: 'Fagin the Thief — A Novel'

A thrilling reimagining of the world of Charles Dickens, as seen through the eyes of the infamous Jacob Fagin, London’s most gifted pickpocket, liar, and rogue

If you’re a Substack follower or subscriber, you must be well aware of Allison Epstein and her glorious publication Dirtbags Through the Ages. I can wholeheartedly endorse her hysterical takes on real-life mischievous miscreants, liberally sprinkled with doses of profanity and pun-filled descriptions. However, that is all swept aside with the dark tone and sinister Vi…