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Le comte de Monte-Cristo, Tome I

by Alexandre Dumas, Auguste Maquet

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"Le comte de Monte-Cristo, Tome I" by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet is a novel published beginning in 1844. Young sailor Edmond Dantès is betrayed by jealous rivals on the eve of his wedding and imprisoned without trial in the Château d'If. After fourteen years of captivity, he escapes with knowledge of a hidden treasure and transforms himself into the wealthy, mysterious Count of Monte-Cristo. He then methodically pursues revenge against those who destroyed his life while rewarding the few who remained loyal.

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