Publisher's Synopsis
The Toilers of the Sea is a novel written by Victor Hugo in 1866. It tells the story of a man named Gilliatt who lives on the island of Guernsey and is tasked with repairing a lighthouse that is crucial to the safety of passing ships. However, he soon discovers that the lighthouse is being sabotaged by a group of men who are trying to prevent him from completing his task. Gilliatt must use all of his skills and courage to overcome the obstacles in his way and save the lighthouse. Along the way, he falls in love with a woman named Deruchette, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that she is engaged to another man. The novel explores themes of love, heroism, and the struggle against the forces of nature. It is considered to be one of Hugo's most powerful works and is widely regarded as a masterpiece of French literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
