In Fagin the Thief (2025), author Allison Epstein gives a fabulous backstory of Jacob Fagin, the old and wizened master thief and pickpocket teacher to the orphaned children he cares for in a dilapidated London house. It is a story that includes all the old favorites-Bill Sikes, Nancy, the Artful Dodger and the ever favorite, Oliver and bringing a new 'twist' to their backstories..
If you enjoyed this book, try The Housekeepers by Alex Hays and James by Percival Everett.