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Now a major motion picture, Les Miserables is a novel on an epic scale, moving inexorably from the eve of the battle of Waterloo to the July Revolution of 1830, with compelling and compassionate views of the victims of early 19th century French society.

Victor Hugo's tale of injustice, heroism and love follows the fortunes of Jean Valjean, an escaped convict determined to put his criminal past behind. But his attempts to become a respected member of the community are constantly under threat by his conscience and the dogged policeman Javert.