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Alexandre Dumas's epic tale of suffering and retribution, inspired by a real-life case of wrongful imprisonment--nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read

"On what slender threads do life and fortune hang" Thrown in prison for a crime he has not committed, Edmond Dantes is confined to the grim fortress of If. There he learns of a great hoard of treasure hidden on the Isle of Monte Cristo and he becomes determined not only to escape,... Read Full Overview

A beautiful clothbound edition of Alexandre Dumas' classic novel of wrongful imprisonment, adventure and revenge.

"A piece of perfect storytelling." -- Robert Louis Stevenson. First published in 1844, The Count of Monte Cristo remains one of literature's greatest adventures. Based on actual events, this sweeping historical romance, considered to be Dumas' finest work, recounts the... Read Full Overview

In his rousing adventure story, Alexandre Dumas employs all the elements of compelling drama--suspense, intrigue, love, vengeance, and the triumph of good over evil--that contribute to this classic novel's irresistible and timeless appeal. In the post-Napoleonic era, a young... Read Full Overview

El conde de Montecristo (Le comte de Monte-Cristo) es una novela de aventuras cl?sica de Alexandre Dumas (padre) y Auguste Maquet. Este ?ltimo no figur? en los t?tulos de la obra ya que Alexandre Dumas pag? una elevada suma de dinero para que as? fuera. Maquet era un colaborador... Read Full Overview

Immerse yourself in the timeless masterpiece, The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas. This epic tale of revenge, betrayal, and redemption will keep you on the edge of your seat. A must-read classic featuring intricate plotting, unforgettable characters, and a sweeping... Read Full Overview

Hope. Justice. Vengeance. You won't want to miss this classic tale

Edmond Dant s, a merchant sailor in the early 19th Century, is wrongfully imprisoned for life without trial. After years of incarceration on the remote island prison of the Ch teau d'If, he learns of a vast treasure on the island of Monte Cristo and becomes determined to escape... Read Full Overview

The story of Edmund Dantes, self-styled Count of Monte Cristo, is told with consummate skill. The victim of a miscarriage of justice, Dantes is fired by a desire for retribution and empowered by a stroke of providence. In his campaign of vengeance, he becomes an anonymous agent... Read Full Overview

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING PIERRE NINEY - A stunning hardcover edition of Dumas's epic novel of justice, retribution, and self-discovery--one of the most enduringly popular adventure tales ever written--in a newly revised translation. Featuring an introduction by... Read Full Overview