The Scent of Oranges

This retelling of Dickens's classic novel, Oliver Twist, is narrated from the perspective of Nancy, a complex and tragic character navigating the harsh streets of Victorian London. As she moves from her past as a child pickpocket to her relationship with Bill Sikes, Nancy's interactions with an enigmatic gentleman and her care for Oliver reveal her inner struggles and moments of fleeting beauty. The story explores themes of love, hope, and the possibility of redemption in a gritty urban landscape.