A tale of love and revenge in the post-Napoleonic era.
This is a story of suspense, intrigue, love and the triumph of good over evil..
Keeping his true identity a secret, he enters society as Count of Monte Cristo, a polite, refined nobleman determined to reclaim his lost love, and to avenge his accusers. finally he is free and rich beyond imagination after 14 years in prison.
When Faria dies, Edmond attempts the incredible escape alone.
His sole companion is the \'crazy\' priest Faria, who shares with Edmond a secret escape plan, and a map to hidden riches on the island of Monte Cristo.
But spiteful enemies provoke his arrest on his wedding day, and he is condemned to life in prison.
Edmond Dantes, a nineteen-year-old sailor from Marseilles, is soon to be captain of his own ship and to marry his beloved, the beautiful Mercedes.
A tale of love and revenge in the post-Napoleonic era
