First published 1996
Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer of Notre Dame, risks everything to save the gypsy dancer Esmeralda from a death sentence. Trapped in a web of religious fanaticism and political intrigue, Quasimodo must navigate the treacherous alleys of 15th century Paris to protect the woman he loves. As the noose tightens around Esmeralda's neck, Quasimodo's desperate quest to right the wrongs of a cruel society becomes a stirring testament to the power of compassion over cruelty.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, adventure, 19th-century
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: found-family, redemption
Setting: France, Paris (France)
Period: Medieval Period, 987-1515
64 pages · Hardcover · The Folio Society
Content warnings: violence