First published in 1844, The Count of Monte Cristo remains one of literatures greatest adventures. It also reads like an early psychological thriller, leaving readers uneasy as they cheer Dantès on in his vengeful quest. A piece of perfect storytelling.' Robert Louis Stevenson. Dumas’ novel was ahead of its time, an exciting tale of adventure, treasure, secret identities, and daring escapes. When it was first published in 1844, The Count of Monte Cristo quickly became the best-selling book in all of Europe. Instead, Dantès spends a decade carrying out the plan for revenge he conceived while behind bars, bringing nightmarish ruination to those who once betrayed him-and second chances to those who tried to save him. After 14 years, he manages to escape prison, but he is unable to free himself from an all-consuming fury.
After his so-called friends frame him for treason, Dantès is sentenced to life imprisonment in a grim island fortress on what was supposed to be his wedding day. The Count of Monte Cristo: Abridged Edition Based on actual events, this sweeping historical romance recounts the story of Edmond Dants, a gallant young sailor whose life takes a bitter turn when, during the final days of Napoleon's reign, he is falsely accused of treason and condemned to lifelong imprisonment. Alexandre Dumas’ classic paints a portrait of Edmond Dantès, a dark and calculating man who is willing to wait years to exact his perfect plan for revenge. The Count of Monte Cristo, by Alexandre Dumas, is part of the Barnes & Noble Classics series, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras.
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