The Count of Monte Cristo

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In his adventure story, Alexandre Dumas creates a compelling narrative filled with suspense, intrigue, love, vengeance, and the triumph of good over evil. This classic novel's appeal is irresistible and... Read more

In his adventure story, Alexandre Dumas creates a compelling narrative filled with suspense, intrigue, love, vengeance, and the triumph of good over evil. This classic novel's appeal is irresistible and timeless.

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In his exciting adventure story, Alexandre Dumas uses various elements of captivating drama such as suspense, intrigue, love, vengeance, and the triumph of good over evil. These elements contribute to the timeless and irresistible appeal of this classic novel.

In the time after Napoleon's reign, a young sailor from Marseilles is on the verge of becoming the captain of his own ship and marrying his beloved. However, his jealous enemies plot against him, leading to his unjust arrest. Edmond Dant�s is sentenced to lifelong imprisonment in the infamous Ch�teau d'If. In this desolate place, he forms a bond with a fellow prisoner who reveals a secret plan to escape and the location of a hidden treasure on a remote island. Filled with a burning desire for revenge against those who conspired to destroy him, Edmond, now free, uses the treasure to create a mysterious and powerful new identity: the Count of Monte Cristo.

Information

Brand: Signet Classics

Publisher Date: 04/05/2005

Author: Alexandre Dumas

Dimensions: 6.88 x 4.19

UPC: 9780451529701

Pages: 528