The Count of Monte Cristo

Title: The Count Of Monte Cristo
Author: Alexandre Dumas
Number of pages: 1500

“When men are full of envy, they disparage everything, whether it be good or bad” -Publius Cornelius Tacitus


The story is about Edmond Dantès, an uneducated, yet well-liked young sailor of nineteen,who is the victim of two envious rivals : Danglars and Fernard.
Being a successful sailor as he was, Dantès was about to be positioned as Captain, which made Danglars resent him even more.
Adding to that, Dantès was about to marry the beautiful Catalan Mercedès, who Fernard was in love with.
Consequently,the two devils conspire against Dantès to have him imprisoned,and unfortunately succeed in their conspiracy.

How will poor Dantès face this unworthy destiny? What will become of him?
You MUST read this novel to know! You won't regret it I promise.




Further comments:
This book was on the top of my favorite books list before I even read half of the novel! It's magnificent! A true French jewel.
A million thanks to the person who recommended this book to me.



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