the count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas

The Minister of the Police arrives to inform King Louis XVIII that Bonaparte landed near Antibes, and is on his way to Paris. Villefort visits King Louis XVIII to inform him of a conspiracy. Chapter 10: The King's Closet at the Tuileries Mercedes stops by Villefort's home, and is offered no answers. Villefort heads back to Madame de Saint-Meran's in the Place du Grand Cours and prepares for a trip to Paris. Chapter 8: The Chateau d'Ifĭantes is taken to Chateau d'If, despite the promise Villefort made to him. Villefort questions Dantes and makes a serious discovery. In an aristocratic residences of Marseilles, Monsieur de Villefort is celebrating his betrothal when he is interrupted by a servant informing him of a Bonapartist plot discovery, including the arrest of Edmond Dantes. Chapter 5: The Marriage-Feastĭuring a celebration, Dantes is unexpectedly arrested, without any explanation. Chapter 4: Conspiracyĭanglars and Fernand talk about a plan to destroy Dantes happiness. Upon the arrival of Dantes, Fernand runs away and is stopped by Danglars and Caderousse. While Mercedes waits for Dantes, Fernand tries to convince Mercedes to marry him instead. Chapter 3: The Catalansĭantes visits Mercedes in village of the Catalans. Chapter 2: Father and Sonĭantes visits his father's home and Caderousse, their neighbor pays them a visit. Dantes, meets with Monsieur Morrel, the ship's owner and discusses with him the sullen mood of the sailors.

In Marseilles, France the Pharon sailing ship docks, while a crowd of people watch. This piece tells the tale of a man who seeks revenge after his escape from prision and deals with the central themes of vengeance, justice, forgiveness, and mercy.ĭumas, A. The Count of Monte Cristo is an adventure story that takes place during the historical events of 1815 to 1838.

The count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas