Although this is a tremendously long read, it is a delicious read. This is a book I should have read earlier.
Alexandre Dumas tells the story of love, hate, treachery and vengeance set in early 19th century France. Young Edmond Dantes has just returned from a voyage hoping to marry the love of his life. Unfortunately three men who envy him create a treacherous plan to have him arrested and imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. The king's attorney at first believes Edmond's story, but when Edmond provides him with a letter that he was to carry to Paris, the attorney changes his attitude.
While jailed he goes through all of the stages of grief, only to resolve to escape. While putting his plans into play he discovers another convict who is also attempting to escape. The other is thought to be mad, but this is only part of his plan to escape. The older man teaches Edmond many things during their time together, but unfortunately he dies. His death provides the means for Edmond to escape and begin seeking his vengeance on those who have wronged him.
This was a book I could not put down and I regret not having read it sooner!
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