This is a book for anyone who has ever watched Les Miserables – and most of us have! It's gloriously, refreshingly different; fascinating on many levels but above all deeply helpful. I don’t think I ever enjoyed a devotional book more than this one! ~ Jennifer Rees Larcombe, best-selling Christian author

An excellent resource! Steve Mann's captivating reflections masterfully intertwine Victor Hugo's narrative with practical and inspiring Bible study, unpacking powerful Christian themes. Steve effectively encourages readers to observe God's Spirit at work through the struggles of the characters in 'Les Miserables', helping us to reflect on our own lives and the world we live in. Buy this book, study it, and enjoy a veritable feast for Lent! ~ Tony Miles - Presenter for Premier Christian Radio and contributor to ‘Pause for Thought’, BBC Radio 2

The pressing challenge for the Church is to tell the story, God’s story, in an accessible way. In Victor Hugo’s story ‘Les Miserables’ Steve Mann has found a way of weaving the two stories together to great effect. If you have been enthralled, excited and challenged by the strong Christian message in ‘Les Miserables’, if you want to understand the God story better, help others hear it in a fresh way and find ways to apply it in daily life then this devotional book is for you. I warmly commend it as a resource for Christians to deepen their discipleship and to more effectively live out their faith. ~ The Revd Canon John Carne (Former Chair of the Plymouth & Exeter Methodist District)

Victor Hugo's epic novel has been enjoyed by readers and now movie goers alike. Yet a deeper subtext of understanding is woven through Hugo's words. Betrayal, forgiveness, faith, hope and love are all themes shared by both the biblical text and by "Les Miserables". Rev. Steve Mann masterfully navigates the spiritual and biblical themes of Hugo's work, drawing the reader into a world where the day to day spirituality meets 19th century France and reaches forward into our hearts and minds even still - reminding us that, “To love another person is to see the face of God.” ~ Rev. Mike Rayson, OSL, Senior Pastor: Bethalto United Methodist Church

The screen version if the classic Les Miserables has brought this fascinating book to wide attention again. It is full of the themes of human endurance, sacrifice, forgiveness and redemption. Through this series of Bible Studies and reflections Steve Mann helps us to look again at the gospel narratives of the ministry of Jesus and discover how his death and resurrection can shape and transform our lives. I warmly commend this timely book for use in small groups and private study. ~ John Hellyer - Chair of the South East Methodist District