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Count of Monte Cristo

Count of Monte Cristo

By: Alexandre Dumas
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 Dive into the thrilling world of The Count of Monte Cristo, an iconic adventure novel by Alexandre Dumas, père. Often hailed as one of Dumas’s masterpieces alongside The Three Musketeers, this captivating tale was completed in 1844 and is enriched by the contributions of his ghostwriter, Auguste Maquet. Set against the backdrop of France, Italy, and the Mediterranean during the tumultuous years of 1815–1838, the story intricately weaves themes of justice, vengeance, mercy, and forgiveness into an exhilarating narrative. With alternate versions of several chapters provided, listeners can explore different facets of the tale, presented in two distinct M4B formats for a richer experience.Copyright Fiction Classics Art Literary History & Criticism World
Episodes
  • 110 - The Law

    110 - The Law
    May 8 2026
    Dive into the thrilling world of The Count of Monte Cristo, an iconic adventure novel by Alexandre Dumas, père. Often hailed as one of Dumas’s masterpieces alongside The Three Musketeers, this captivating tale was completed in 1844 and is enriched by the contributions of his ghostwriter, Auguste Maquet. Set against the backdrop of France, Italy, and the Mediterranean during the tumultuous years of 1815–1838, the story intricately weaves themes of justice, vengeance, mercy, and forgiveness into an exhilarating narrative. With alternate versions of several chapters provided, listeners can explore different facets of the tale, presented in two distinct M4B formats for a richer experience.
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    22 mins
  • 109 - The Bell and Bottle Tavern

    109 - The Bell and Bottle Tavern
    May 7 2026
    Dive into the thrilling world of The Count of Monte Cristo, an iconic adventure novel by Alexandre Dumas, père. Often hailed as one of Dumas’s masterpieces alongside The Three Musketeers, this captivating tale was completed in 1844 and is enriched by the contributions of his ghostwriter, Auguste Maquet. Set against the backdrop of France, Italy, and the Mediterranean during the tumultuous years of 1815–1838, the story intricately weaves themes of justice, vengeance, mercy, and forgiveness into an exhilarating narrative. With alternate versions of several chapters provided, listeners can explore different facets of the tale, presented in two distinct M4B formats for a richer experience.
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    25 mins
  • 108 - The Departure for Belgium

    108 - The Departure for Belgium
    May 6 2026
    Dive into the thrilling world of The Count of Monte Cristo, an iconic adventure novel by Alexandre Dumas, père. Often hailed as one of Dumas’s masterpieces alongside The Three Musketeers, this captivating tale was completed in 1844 and is enriched by the contributions of his ghostwriter, Auguste Maquet. Set against the backdrop of France, Italy, and the Mediterranean during the tumultuous years of 1815–1838, the story intricately weaves themes of justice, vengeance, mercy, and forgiveness into an exhilarating narrative. With alternate versions of several chapters provided, listeners can explore different facets of the tale, presented in two distinct M4B formats for a richer experience.
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    12 mins
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