The Count of Monte Cristo

In the post-Napoleonic era, Edmond Dant s, a young sailor from Marseilles, is poised to become captain of his own ship and to marry his beloved. But spiteful enemies provoke his arrest, condemning him to lifelong imprisonment. Then Edmond's sole companion in prison reveals his secret plan of escape and a letter with directions to hidden riches on the island of Monte Cristo--a treasure trove that will eventually fund Edmund's dream of creating a new identity for himself: the mysterious and powerful Count of Monte Cristo.

In The Count of Monte Cristo, Alexandre Dumas employed all the elements of compelling drama--suspense, intrigue, love, vengeance, rousing adventure, and the triumph of good over evil--that contribute to this classic story's irresistible and timeless appeal.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Signet Book
Published: 04/05/2005
ISBN: 9780451529701
Pages: 528
Weight: 0.56lbs
Size: 6.90h x 4.32w x 1.42d

Review Citations: Ingram Paperback Advance 03/01/2005 pg. 63