Les Miserables by Victor Hugo in Malayalam. This world classic is translated by P Sarathchandran. Complete, unabridged translation in two volumes. The novel focuses on the struggles of ex-convict Jean Valjean and his experience of redemption.

Les Miserables examines the nature of law and grace, and expounds upon the history of France, architecture of Paris, politics, moral philosophy, antimonarchism, justice, religion, and the types and nature of romantic and familial love. The story is historical fiction because it contains factual and historic events.