description: This is an Abridged Edition For Edmond Dantes, life couldn't be better. At nineteen, he is soon to be captain of his own ship and about to be married to his true love, Mercedes. But his life is suddenly turned upside down when, on his wedding day, he is arrested. Without a fair trial, he is condemned to solitary confinement in the miserable Chateau d'If. Soon, it is clear that Edmond has been framed by a handful of powerful enemies, jealous of his success. While locked away, Edmond learns from another prisoner, Abbe Faria, of a secret treasure hidden on the island of Monte Cristo. Faria teaches Edmond history, science, languages, and philosophy, turning him into a well-rounded individual. Edmond concocts a daring and audacious escape and find the treasure. But years pass before Edmond can escape. Once he does, he transforms himself into the Count of Monte Cristo and launches his plan for revenge against those who imprisoned him.
language: English
title: The Count of Monte Cristo
titlecomplete: The Count of Monte Cristo
characters: Giovanni Bertuccio, Baron Danglars, Mercédès Mondego, Benedetto, Vassiliki Kontaxi, Eugénie Danglars, Gérard de Villefort, Luigi Vampa, Abbé Faria, Maximilien Morrel, Gaspar Kadrus, Fernand Mondego, Valentine de Villefort, Edmond Dantès, Noirtier de Villefort, Franz d'Épinay, Haydée, Albert de Morcerf, Pierre Morrel, Hermine Danglars, Héloïse de Villefort, Ali Pasha of Ioannina
genres: Historical Fiction, Historical, Novels, Literature, Classic Literature, Romance, Classics, Adventure, Fiction, France
ratings_count: 889306
places: Paris, Marseille, France
publisher: Tantor Audio