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The Count of Monte Cristo

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Thrown in prison for a crime he has not committed, Edmond Dantes is confined to the grim fortress of If. There he learns of a great hoard of treasure hidden on the Isle of Monte Cristo, and he becomes determined not only to escape, but also... Read More
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Thrown in prison for a crime he has not committed, Edmond Dantes is confined to the grim fortress of Chateau d'If.

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Thrown in prison for a crime he has not committed, Edmond Dantes is confined to the grim fortress of If. There he learns of a great hoard of treasure hidden on the Isle of Monte Cristo, and he becomes determined not only to escape, but also to unearth the treasure and use it to plot the destruction of the three men responsible for his incarceration.

The Count of Monte Cristo is a tale of adventure and intrigue that follows Dantes on his journey for vengeance and justice. Alexandre Dumas crafts a story rich with themes of betrayal, redemption, and the enduring spirit of human perseverance.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781454961994

Publisher: Union Square & Co.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 11 September 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Union Square & Co.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 62.0mm

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 202.0mm

Weight: 1140g

Pages: 1376

About the Author

Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870) was a French novelist best known for The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo. The grandson of a marquis and the son of a famous general, Dumas was a prolific playwright, travel-writer, and head of a production studio who chose his enslaved grandmother's surname for his professional nom de plume.

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