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The Count of Monte Cristo

Edmond Dantès is falsely accused on the eve of his wedding and imprisoned for years in an island fortress. After escaping with a fortune, he returns to Paris under a new name to repay those who betrayed him.

First published
1844
Pace
medium
Length
long
Format
Standalone

Read this if you want a huge, page-turning adventure about betrayal, patience and an elaborate revenge.

Skip this if you want a short book, since the plot is intricate and the cast is big.

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Content warnings

  • Violence
  • Death

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