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The Count of Monte Cristo

By Alexandre Dumas
Series: Leather-bound Classics
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The unforgettable story of Edmond Dantes is a masterpiece of literature that has remained popular with readers for nearly two centuries. From best-selling author Alexandre Dumas—who also wrote The Three Musketeers—comes the epic tale of Edmond Dantes, wrongly imprisoned for fourteen years, kept from the woman... Read More
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The unforgettable story of Edmond Dantes is a masterpiece of literature that has remained popular with readers for nearly two centuries.

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The unforgettable story of Edmond Dantes is a masterpiece of literature that has remained popular with readers for nearly two centuries.

From best-selling author Alexandre Dumas—who also wrote The Three Musketeers—comes the epic tale of Edmond Dantes, wrongly imprisoned for fourteen years, kept from the woman he loved, and unjustly denied the life they had planned. His revenge on the men responsible is intertwined with subplots of redemption, vengeance, and romance.

The Count of Monte Cristo is a timeless classic that speaks to readers across generations. This handsome leather-bound edition from Canterbury Classics will be a highlight of any home library with features including gilded edges, custom endpapers, and a ribbon bookmark.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781667206806

Publisher: Canterbury Classics

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 22 October 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Canterbury Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 43.0mm

Width: 159.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 1218g

Pages: 848

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About the Author

Alexandre Dumas (July 24, 1802 – December 5, 1870) was a French writer, best known for his historical novels of  adventure. Many of his novels, including The Count of Monte Cristo, was originally serialized. He also wrote plays and magazine articles and was a prolific correspondent.

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