Around the World in 80 Days: Jules Vernes reloaded

Book excerpt: Exciting, thrilling, and captivating! The world's most famous travel narrative is presented here in a new version dramatized by Francis London. Drawing inspiration from the original, the author transforms the somewhat ponderous, old-fashioned story into a modern novel filled with gripping action, expressive dialogue, and stirring adventures. "Around the World in Eighty Days" is the tale of three men and a woman brought together by an extraordinary fate on a breathtaking journey. It is a story of mistrust and betrayal, of hope in victory and despair. And ultimately, it is a story of triumph for the power of true love. The excellent revision of the text turns this book into a compelling narrative, written in a modern style and masterfully presented. Classic literature for the contemporary reader.