Oliver Twist Investigates

by G.M. Best

Who killed Nancy? Did Charles Dickens frame Bill Sykes and if so, why? As an adult, Oliver Twist receives deeply unsettling information written years earlier by Fagin while he was awaiting execution. It convinces Oliver that Dickens did not tell the entire truth about the events leading to Nancy's death. Now Oliver must embark on a complex investigation that takes him into the worst slums of London as he seeks out the whereabouts of some of the most memorable figures from his past—Betsy, Noah Claypole, Mr Bumble, and Charley Bates—not forgetting, of course, the Artful Dodger. Oliver's life is set to change dramatically as he uncovers not only what happened to Nancy, but also the astonishing truth about his own identity.

224 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Jenni Johnston · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting concept, but didn't really enjoy the book.

[Emma W · Rating 5 out of 5]

A brilliant take on what could have happened next to Oliver Twist...

Live has gone well for Oliver after the story that bears his name was published but he is thrown into disarray when he receives information that makes him wonder about his relationship with and to Nancy...

Oliver sets on a journey of self discovery, tracking down many of the people who shaped his early life, even the author who made him famous to see if they can shed any light on his past.

What he finds out will change him forever.