Set against the backdrop of the 1970s kung-fu phenomenon, the narrative follows American martial artist Richard Dragon as he embarks on globe-trotting adventures. His journey is driven by a quest for justice, showcasing his skills and encounters with various cultures and challenges along the way.
Charles Dickens’s second novel is the tale of a young orphan who faces the gruelling conditions of a Victorian workhouse before finding himself sucked into the criminal underworld of London. Teeming with unforgettable characters such as the villainous Fagin, the virtuous Nancy and the brutal Bill Sikes, Oliver Twist combines dark humour, elements of melodrama and social polemic. At once a ferocious indictment of the author’s era and a timeless story of coming of age, this classic has enthralled readers and inspired countless adaptations and imitations since it was first published in 1838.