This is very easily my favorite piece of literature (with A Tale of Two Cities in close second). I originally picked this book up because I had heard it described as one of the greatest romance novels ever written – they weren’t kidding. Saturated by action, adventure, love, betrayal, and revenge, this book intricately weaves the gripping lives of its characters into a tumultuous interdependent and eventually explosive climax. While a translation of its original French publication, the story’s language is still rich and beautiful, eloquently leading the reader through a gripping tale of justice, mercy, and redemption.

This is easly my favorite book. There are so many intricate stories and details that have been pulled into the main story. The language (even though translated) is rich and beautiful. A fantastic book!