Ever since it was first serialized between 1844 and 1846, “The Count of Monte Cristo” has captivated readers with the raw drama and essential simplicity of its plot.
It’s a story about a young man, Edmond Dantès, who’s about to fully come into his own, marry the woman he loves, and take care of his destitute father in his old age. Right on the crest of this everyman’s happiness, four evil men bring about what they believe to be his doom. Locked in solitary confinement without hope of appeal, Edmond, after 14 years, manages to escape. Soon, he becomes the owner of an incredible fortune and ascends dramatically in rank. But his fortune means one thing to him: the chance to avenge himself on his enemies if he plans and waits long enough.
