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The Scent of Oranges

By: Kathy George
Narrated by: Gemma Lawrence
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A retelling of one of literature's great novels, Oliver Twist, from the point of view of Nancy, one of the most sympathetic, most maligned and most tragic of Dickens's characters. Nancy has spent her whole life on the vibrant and gritty streets of Victorian London, first as one of Fagin's child pickpockets and now on the arm of violent and mercurial Bill Sikes. Nancy does what she must to get by. She's attuned to the harsh realities of life, but also knows how to find moments of beauty amid the grime, even if it is only the scent and taste of an orange - its miraculous colour and form. When she embarks on a relationship with enigmatic gentleman Mr Rufus, it awakens emotions she's never felt before, and makes a better life feel possible for the first time. But when she takes cherubic orphan Oliver Twist under her wing, something even more elusive and appealing seems to be within reach: redemption.

©2024 Kathy George (P)2024 Ulverscroft Ltd Classics Genre Fiction Gothic Historical Fiction Horror Literary Fiction
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What an ending, if you love Charles Dickens Oliver and want to go back into that world THIS book is worth reading

Beautiful Perspective

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I loved everything about this book, even the sadness and direness of it. highly recommended.

Raw, poignant and uplifting, a compelling listen, a look into the life of Nancy and other characters from Oliver Twist fame

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The tragedy of Industrial & Victorian England is highlighted in Nancy’s story. A bitter sweat journey of simple pleasures, unfortunate circumstances and missed opportunities. The narrator made the telling of this tale.

Finding love & family

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