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Les Misérables

Victor Hugo, Pocket Classic

Translator Isabel F. Hapgood

Publisher: Pocket Classic

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Les Misérables, written by Victor Hugo, is an exciting and emotional novel that will transport you to 19th century France. This book is a heart-wrenching story of the fight for justice and redemption that will deeply touch you.

You will follow Jean Valjean, a man who was imprisoned for crimes he did not commit, as he seeks redemption through his difficult journey. Similarly, you will meet Cosette, an abandoned young girl searching for her place in the world, and Marius, an idealistic young man involved in political revolutions.

Les Misérables is a book filled with action, drama, and epic moments that will keep you on the edge of your seat. However, it is also a book about love, compassion, and hope that will inspire you to fight for the causes that matter to you.

With captivating writing and complex characters, Les Misérables is a literary classic that deserves to be read and reread again and again. Order your copy now on Amazon and dive into one of the most compelling stories of all time.
Available since: 02/12/2023.
Print length: 1000 pages.

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