Les Miserables Volume I

<p><b><i>Les Mis��rables Volume One: Fantine</i> is the introduction to Victor Hugo's acclaimed historical novel centering a weary hero and heroine torn by poverty and politics.</b> It's a captivating story marked by love betrayal and ultimately loss.<p>The story follows former convict Jean Valjean who spent nearly two decades in prison for stealing food for his family. After he's released Valjean is unable to find work or proper lodging. He's forced to sleep on the streets before a kind soul offers him food and shelter. Valjean decides to change his name creating a new life for himself as a successful factory owner and mayor.<p>Valjean's rise coincides with the decline of a young woman named Fantine. She is a single mother who is struggling to support her daughter Cosette. Due to the child's illegitimacy Fantine is unable to keep a job and is forced into prostitution. When the overzealous Inspector Javert arrests Fantine the mayor intervenes on her behalf. This decision leads to an unexpected reveal and unfortunate tragedy.<p><i>Les Mis��rables Volume One: Fantine</i> features two of the most popular literary characters ever created. Both Fantine and Jean Valjean are beloved yet harrowing figures. They are part of a captivating tale that's been adapted multiple times for stage television and film. The most notable being the 2012 Oscar-winning production from director Tom Hooper.<p>Since our inception in 2020 Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. <p>With thousands of titles in our collection we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.</p>