In the post-Napoleonic era, Edmond Dant 232;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 Edmonds 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 Edmunds 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 storys irresistible and timeless appeal.
