Count of Monte Cristo

"The Count of Monte Cristo" is a novel by Alexandre Dumas, published in 1844. It tells the story of Edmond Dantès, a young sailor wrongfully imprisoned due to jealousy and betrayal. After years in a grim prison, he discovers a hidden treasure on the Isle of Monte Cristo. With newfound wealth, he adopts the persona of the Count and seeks revenge on those who wronged him. The novel explores themes of justice, vengeance, redemption, and the complexities of human nature, all set against a richly detailed backdrop of early 19th-century Europe.