Defoe character born in Newgate prison (4,8)

I believe the answer is:

moll flanders

(Other definitions for moll flanders that I've seen before include "(Female) Defoe novel" , "Adventuress" , "Book by Defoe" , "Defoe romance" , "titled woman" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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