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Revenge, riches, and romance in Napoleonic era.
If you're in the mood for a sweeping adventure that has stood the test of time, 'The Count of Monte Cristo' will whisk you away. The blend of meticulous plotting and moral questions about revenge makes it compelling. To witness the transformation of Edmond Dantes from a wronged sailor to a calculating avenger is captivating—and the thrill of his elaborate schemes for justice is something you won't soon forget.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780140373530
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A tale of love and revenge in the post-Napoleonic era. 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. But spiteful enemies provoke his arrest on his wedding day, and he is condemned to life in prison. 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. When Faria dies, Edmond attempts the incredible escape alone. finally he is free and rich beyond imagination after 14 years in prison. 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. This is a story of suspense, intrigue, love and the triumph of good over evil.
Author: Alexandre Dumas
Publisher: Puffin Books
Publication Date: 1996
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Revenge, riches, and romance in Napoleonic era.
If you're in the mood for a sweeping adventure that has stood the test of time, 'The Count of Monte Cristo' will whisk you away. The blend of meticulous plotting and moral questions about revenge makes it compelling. To witness the transformation of Edmond Dantes from a wronged sailor to a calculating avenger is captivating—and the thrill of his elaborate schemes for justice is something you won't soon forget.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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