The Count of Monte Cristo
by Alexandre Dumas
Edmond Dantes, a nineteen-year-old sailor from Marseille, will soon become the captain of his own ship and marry his lover, the beautiful Mercedes. But the evil enemies lead to his arrest on his wedding day and he is sentenced to life imprisonment. His only companion is the "crazy" priest Faria, who shares with Edmond a secret escape plan and a map of hidden wealth on the island of Monte Cristo. When Faria dies, Edmond makes an incredible attempt at escape alone. After 14 years in prison, he is finally free and rich beyond imagination. Keeping his true identity a secret, he enters society as the count of Monte Kristo, a kind, sophisticated nobleman determined to regain lost love and avenge his accusers. It is a story of suspense, intrigue, love and the triumph of good over evil.
