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Count of Monte Cristo

Count of Monte Cristo

By: Alexandre Dumas
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 Dive into the thrilling world of The Count of Monte Cristo, an iconic adventure novel by Alexandre Dumas, père. Often hailed as one of Dumas’s masterpieces alongside The Three Musketeers, this captivating tale was completed in 1844 and is enriched by the contributions of his ghostwriter, Auguste Maquet. Set against the backdrop of France, Italy, and the Mediterranean during the tumultuous years of 1815–1838, the story intricately weaves themes of justice, vengeance, mercy, and forgiveness into an exhilarating narrative. With alternate versions of several chapters provided, listeners can explore different facets of the tale, presented in two distinct M4B formats for a richer experience.Copyright Fiction Classics Art Literary History & Criticism World
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  • 072 - The Dinner

    072 - The Dinner
    Mar 31 2026
    Dive into the thrilling world of The Count of Monte Cristo, an iconic adventure novel by Alexandre Dumas, père. Often hailed as one of Dumas’s masterpieces alongside The Three Musketeers, this captivating tale was completed in 1844 and is enriched by the contributions of his ghostwriter, Auguste Maquet. Set against the backdrop of France, Italy, and the Mediterranean during the tumultuous years of 1815–1838, the story intricately weaves themes of justice, vengeance, mercy, and forgiveness into an exhilarating narrative. With alternate versions of several chapters provided, listeners can explore different facets of the tale, presented in two distinct M4B formats for a richer experience.
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    22 mins
  • 071 - Ghosts

    071 - Ghosts
    Mar 30 2026
    Dive into the thrilling world of The Count of Monte Cristo, an iconic adventure novel by Alexandre Dumas, père. Often hailed as one of Dumas’s masterpieces alongside The Three Musketeers, this captivating tale was completed in 1844 and is enriched by the contributions of his ghostwriter, Auguste Maquet. Set against the backdrop of France, Italy, and the Mediterranean during the tumultuous years of 1815–1838, the story intricately weaves themes of justice, vengeance, mercy, and forgiveness into an exhilarating narrative. With alternate versions of several chapters provided, listeners can explore different facets of the tale, presented in two distinct M4B formats for a richer experience.
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    22 mins
  • 070 - How a Gardener

    070 - How a Gardener
    Mar 29 2026
    Dive into the thrilling world of The Count of Monte Cristo, an iconic adventure novel by Alexandre Dumas, père. Often hailed as one of Dumas’s masterpieces alongside The Three Musketeers, this captivating tale was completed in 1844 and is enriched by the contributions of his ghostwriter, Auguste Maquet. Set against the backdrop of France, Italy, and the Mediterranean during the tumultuous years of 1815–1838, the story intricately weaves themes of justice, vengeance, mercy, and forgiveness into an exhilarating narrative. With alternate versions of several chapters provided, listeners can explore different facets of the tale, presented in two distinct M4B formats for a richer experience.
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    22 mins
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