A reformed convict, a policeman bent on revenge and a lonely orphan come together in Victor Hugo's classic novel, vividly retold for newly independent readers by Mary Sebag-Montefiore. Lives change for the better - or for the worse - against the turmoil of revolutionary France. With internet links to find out more about the story and life in France at the time. Chapters in this book include:- The characters in the story- Prologue - Who is Valjean?- The Choice- Cosette and Fantine- Back to Prison- Saving Cosette- Cosette in Love- The Greatness of Valjean- Goodbye- Background to the story- Victor Hugo