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The Count of Monte Cristo [Classic Tales Edition]

By: Alexandre Dumas
Narrated by: B.J. Harrison
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"A piece of perfect storytelling." (Robert Louis Stevenson)

Trust. Betrayal. Revenge. The Count of Monte Cristo is the quintessential masterpiece of Alexandre Dumas. In Edmond Dantes we find an early materialization of the modern superhero. He is a dashing young sailor imprisoned unjustly for treason. While in prison he meets a holy man who imparts to him all his wisdom of languages, philosophy, science, and literature. The "abbe" also divulges the profound secret of a hidden treasure. Dantes realizes that with such immense wealth one could do a generous amount of good for one's friends. On the other hand, one could also wreak a hateful vengeance on one's enemies.

Now freed from prison, and armed with untold riches, a wealth of intelligence, and a countenance utterly unrecognizable, Dantes fulfills his vow to wreak complete and utter revenge on those who conspired against him.

Public Domain (P)2015 B.J. Harrison Classics Revenge Paranormal
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a fantastic delivery of a truly epic tale, great audio quality, excellent narration and a gripping tale - if you've not read the book you are in for a treat! this epic took me 12 months to listen too, but it keep the covid lockdown filled with excitement 🌞

fantastic delivery of a truly epic tale

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This was a riveting story, although I sometimes had to go back as it is very intricately detailed with sub-stories and many characters.
I thought the narrator was excellent, having tried a different narrator to begin with of whom I could not follow.

Outstanding.

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A fantastic novel, so well written by Alexandre Dumas. A story of endurance, redemption and revenge. A very clever plot which spanned into a gripping story. I also loved the history of Napoleon and the Bourbons of France. My favourite character was the Abbe Busoni, and the chapters between him and Caderousse were so funny! Made even more funny by the fabulous voice of the narrator, who did a tremendous job of reading this long and sometimes complex novel, he deserves an oscar in my opinion! Thank you to Alexandre Dumas and to B.J Harrison for an incredible and enjoyable few weeks! A story to remember! And I think everyone should read this book. Wait and hope, the last quote in the book. 📚 🤍

A Fabulous Story and a Fabulous Narrator!

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Beautifully written, the language is so vivid and rich in complexity while sublimely simple with modern day applications.
I had watched the 2002 film version and was left thoroughly disappointed, particularly as I was misled to believe Merecedes and Edmund would reconcile.

The Text, depth of characters

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Remarkable story, told in great depth and detail and not one slip up although spanning so many decades and characters. Love Dantes and the man he became

Superb.

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