The Secret Of The Island

Jules Verne studied law but began writing stories and working in theatre as well. When Verne's father discovered his son was writing he promptly withdrew his financial support. Verne then worked as a stockbroker.His wife encouraged him to pursue his writing and he became acquainted with Pierre-Jules Hetzel an important French publisher. Hetzel helped improve Verne's writings which until then had been repeatedly rejected by other publishers. He died a wealthy man in 1905.