Les Miserables is a magnificent, sweeping story of revolution, love
and the will to survive set amidst the poverty stricken streets of
nineteeth-century Paris. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library;
a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold
foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect
gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition has features an
introduction by Paul Bailey. Escaped convict Jean Valjean turns his
back on his criminal past to build his fortunes as an honest man.
He takes in abandoned orphan Cosette and raises her as his own
daughter. But Jean Valjean is unable to free himself from his
previous life and is pursued to the end by ruthless policeman
Javert. As Cosette grows up, young idealist Marius catches a
glimpse of her and falls desperately in love. The fates of all the
characters await them during the violent turmoil of the June
Rebellion in 1832. This abridged version of Victor Hugo's
masterpiece was published in 1915 with the aim to provide 'a
unified story of the life and soul-struggles of Jean Valjean'.
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