The Toilers of the Sea

Gilliatt, an outcast from Guernsey, embarks on a perilous journey to retrieve a ship's engine in hopes of winning the heart of Deruchette, the niece of a shipowner. Following the destruction of her uncle's vessel, she vows to marry the one who can bring back the engine. The narrative explores Gilliatt's struggles against societal judgment and the physical challenges he faces. Renowned French author Victor Hugo, a key figure of the Romantic movement, is celebrated for his literary contributions, including classics like "Les Misérables" and "Notre-Dame de Paris."