
Born into the grim workhouse of a London parish, the orphan Oliver learns early on that survival depends on wits as much as on luck. His brief respite comes when a kindly benefactor offers him a place that seems almost a sanctuary, yet the shadows of the city soon beckon.
Escorted to the bustling streets, Oliver encounters a colorful cast—sharp‑tongued boys, a mischievous elder, and the charismatic yet unsettling leader of a hidden gang. Their world of petty theft and secret deals pulls the innocent youth into a maze of danger he never imagined.
As he navigates this underworld, Oliver’s good heart clashes with the cunning of those who would exploit him, setting the stage for a struggle between compassion and corruption. Listeners will be drawn into his quest for belonging, hoping each step brings him closer to safety and a place to call home.
Language
fr
Duration
~11 hours (662K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Mohammad Aboomar for the QuantiQual Project; Project ID: COALESCE/2017/117 (Irish Research Council)
Release date
2020-05-02
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1812–1870
One of the great storytellers of the Victorian age, he turned childhood hardship, sharp observation, and a gift for unforgettable characters into novels that still feel lively and human. His books blend humor, suspense, and social criticism in a way that continues to draw in new readers.
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