The Hunchback of Notre-Dame by Victor Hugo

In medieval Paris, the beautiful gypsy Esmeralda captures the hearts of several men, including the deformed but kind-hearted bell-ringer Quasimodo, the tormented archdeacon Frollo, and the handsome soldier Phoebus. As obsession, jealousy, and lust spiral into tragedy, Esmeralda’s fate becomes entwined with the grand cathedral itself. The plot is epic, filled with suspense, betrayal, and doomed love. At its heart is a meditation on beauty, justice, and the cruelty of society. It’s a powerful Gothic tale of passion, sacrifice, and the human soul.