Edmond Dantes, a young sailor, is imprisoned on his wedding day for a crime he has not committed. He decides to end his life but a scratching on his cell wall prevents him from doing so. He begins digging towards the source of the sound, meets a fellow prisoner, and learns about a treasure trove hidden on an island. Determined to avenge himself, he escapes, and with the help of the treasure, comes back to society as the rich Count of Monte Cristo.
The Count of Monte Cristo is a legendary saga of romance, betrayal, punishment and revenge. This literary masterpiece has been translated into almost all popular languages spoken.
About the Author
Alexandre Dumas (24 July 1802–5 December 1870) was a renowned French writer. He is best known for his numerous historical and adventurous novels. He is one of the most widely read French authors in the world. The Count of Monte Cristo, The Three Musketeers, The Man in the Iron Mask, and The Vicomte of Bragelonne are some of his most famous works.