In the first volume of "The Count of Monte Cristo", Edmond Dant s, a young and promising sailor, is falsely accused of treason on the eve of his wedding. Betrayed by jealous rivals, he is imprisoned in the Ch teau d'If, where he endures years of confinement. During his imprisonment, he forms a transformative friendship with the wise Abb Faria, who bequeaths to him a hidden treasure and shares secrets of the world beyond prison walls. After escaping, Edmond assumes the identity of the mysterious and wealthy Count of Monte Cristo, vowing to uncover those responsible for his suffering and seek justice. The story sets the stage for a gripping tale of revenge, redemption, and the transformative power of knowledge. The Count of Monte-Cristo - Vol. I is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1888.
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