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The Count of Monte Cristo

By Alexandre Dumas
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In The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas, a young sailor named Edmond Dantès is wrongfully imprisoned due to the jealousy and greed of those around him. While imprisoned, he learns of a hidden treasure on the Isle of Monte Cristo. After escaping, he assumes a new identity as the wealthy Count of Monte Cristo to exact revenge on those who betrayed him, weaving a tale of adventure, justice, and redemption in 19th-century France.
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You might enjoy this classic tale if you appreciate intricate plots of revenge, adventure, and redemption. Set in the tumultuous backdrop of post-Napoleonic France, this story captivates with its themes of justice, betrayal, and the enduring pursuit of vengeance. If you are drawn to richly detailed narratives and complex characters, this might be the perfect read for you.

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The Count of Monte Cristo

A brilliant story of intrigue, retribution, revenge and redemption.

Imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit, Edmond Dantès spends fourteen bitter years in a dungeon.

'Dumas is a master of ripping yarns full of fearless heroes, poisonous ladies and swashbuckling adventurers.'The Guardian

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Dumas is a master of ripping yarns full of fearless heroes, poisonous ladies and swashbuckling adventurers. The Guardian

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A brilliant story of intrigue, retribution, revenge and redemption.

Imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit, Edmond Dantès spends fourteen bitter years in a dungeon. When his daring escape plan works, he uses all he has learnt during his incarceration to mastermind an elaborate plan of revenge that will bring punishment to those he holds responsible for his fate. No longer the naive sailor who disappeared into the dark fortress all those years ago, he reinvents himself as the charming, mysterious and powerful Count of Monte Cristo...

Dumas is a master of ripping yarns full of fearless heroes, poisonous ladies and swashbuckling adventurers. Guardian

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The Count of Monte Cristo is widely acclaimed as a masterful tale of escape and revenge, with reviews highlighting its rich emotional depth beyond mere vengeance. Critics praise the novel for its exploration of themes such as love, friendship, jealousy, and social class. It is noted for sustaining readers' spirits, offering hope and beauty, and encapsulating romantic and thrilling adventures that have earned Dumas the title of a storytelling genius.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099518945

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 June 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 55.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 936g

Pages: 1472

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About the Author

Alexandre Dumas was born on 24 July 1802 in Villers-Cotterats near Paris.His father, who was the son of a French marquis and a former slave, died when Alexandre was three years old. He was brought up by his mother and later moved to Paris to work as a clerk. He wrote plays, travel books, children's stories and memoirs as well as novels and was a keen traveller and cook. His most famous works are The Three Musketeers (1844) and The Count of Monte Cristo (1844-5). Alexandre Dumas died on 5 December 1870.

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