Les Misérables

By Hugo Victor

Les Misérables is a novel about Jean Valjean, a peasant who was unjustly imprisoned for stealing a loaf of bread. After serving his sentence, he embarks on a quest for redemption while evading the relentless pursuit of police inspector Javert. Along his journey, he becomes a father figure to Cosette, an orphaned girl. Ultimately, Valjean must confront his past in order to save the future.