The Count of Monte Cristo

The Count of Monte Cristo tells the story of Edmond Dantès, a young sailor falsely imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. Betrayed by jealous rivals and political conspirators, Edmond is sent to the grim Château d’If prison, where he spends years plotting his escape. With the help of a fellow prisoner, he learns of a vast hidden treasure on the island of Monte Cristo. After escaping and discovering the treasure, Edmond reinvents himself as the wealthy and mysterious Count of Monte Cristo. He meticulously orchestrates an elaborate plan of revenge against those who wronged him—Danglars, Fernand, Villefort, and others—while grappling with questions of justice, forgiveness, and fate. (AI generated cover)