The Count of Monte Cristo

Name: The Count of Monte Cristo
Author: Alexandre Dumas
ISBN: 9781787242807

Author: Alexandre Dumas
Language: English
Length: 1606 pages
ISBN: 9781787242807
Published: 27 June 2017
Imprint: Sovereign

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Description

"The Count of Monte Cristo" by Alexandre Dumas is a tale of betrayal, revenge, and redemption. Edmond Dantès, a young sailor, is wrongfully imprisoned for a crime he did not commit by jealous rivals. During his confinement, he discovers a hidden treasure and reinvents himself as the enigmatic Count of Monte Cristo. With wealth and cunning, he orchestrates intricate plans to punish those who betrayed him while rewarding those who remained loyal. Set against a backdrop of intrigue and adventure, the novel explores themes of justice, forgiveness, and the moral complexities of vengeance. A masterful blend of drama and suspense, it remains a timeless classic of love, ambition, and the human spirit’s resilience.

Author

Alexandre Dumas was a French writer, best known for his historical novels of high adventure. Translated into nearly 100 languages, these have made him one of the most widely read French authors in history. Most popular work includes The Count of Monte Cristo, The Three Musketeers, Twenty Years After, and The Vicomte de Bragelonne: Ten Years Later.

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