Victor Hugo, Les Miserables author, is a French poet, novelist, and dramatist of the Romantic movement. He is considered one of the greatest and best-known French writers. Alexandre Dumas' novel The Count of Monte Cristo was inspired by Hugo's life. Les Miserables is his most famous work and has been adapted into numerous films, musicals, and plays. Ali Smith is a Scottish author who has written novels, short stories, and plays. Her works often explore themes of identity, gender, and family. LEE Child is an English thriller writer, best known for his Jack Reacher series. His books have sold over 100 million copies worldwide and have been adapted into films.