Synopsis: So Oliver's mom died during his birth in a work house. So he went into state care and was treated like garbage like every other orphan child. When he was 9 or 10, he was sent to live and work with an undertaker. But he ran away and found a friend near London. This friend, who was actually a thief, brought Oliver into the business. But Oliver was too kind-hearted. He got caught by the police for something he didn't do. The rich man who accused Oliver ended up taking him in. The gang of thieves found Oliver though and kidnapped him. They then made him break into a wealthy person's home outside London. The servants awoke and one shot Oliver. The family then nursed him back to health as the other thieves fled. The rich man ends up putting all the pieces together and finds out Oliver's history. He's actually of noble blood, but his father died years ago. The rich man adopted Oliver and they lived happily ever after.
This book was not life-changing, but I feel more well read. I guess that's a decent pay-off.