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The Countdown of Monte Cristo is a daily literary escape into Alexandre Dumas’ epic tale of revenge, betrayal, and redemption. Join host Landen Celano as he reads a passage from The Count of Monte Cristo every single day—starting January 20, 2025, and ending January 20, 2029.
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The Presentation — Albert Reflects on Monte Cristo’s Visit (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 41 – Part 16) (opens the original)
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In The Count of Monte Cristo, Albert reflects on the remarkable impression his guest has left upon the Morcerf household. He recalls how warmly his father received Monte Cristo and how naturally the two men conversed before finding his mother lost in quiet contemplation. Believing she has fallen asleep, Albert slips away, convinced that anyone capable of affecting her so deeply must be extraordinary. Even in the stables, Monte Cristo’s magnificent carriage gives him one more reason to admire—and
The Presentation — Mercédès Warns Albert About Monte Cristo (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 41 – Part 15) (opens the original)
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In The Count of Monte Cristo, Mercédès continues questioning Albert about the mysterious Count of Monte Cristo after his visit. Albert insists the count is only thirty-five, pointing to his youthful appearance and the consistency of his own recollections. When Mercédès asks whether Albert trusts him, she urges her son to be cautious despite acknowledging the debt they owe for his rescue. Albert struggles to understand what danger such a wealthy, restrained, and generous man could possibly presen
The Presentation — Albert Speculates About Monte Cristo (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 41 – Part 14) (opens the original)
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In The Count of Monte Cristo, Mercédès presses Albert to describe not Monte Cristo’s title, but the man himself. Albert compares the count to one of Byron’s tragic heroes, imagining a brilliant adventurer shaped by mystery and hardship. He even wonders whether Monte Cristo’s island might shelter smugglers and pirates, yet insists that none of it diminishes the count’s extraordinary presence. When Mercédès asks his age, Albert guesses he is only thirty-five or thirty-six—a reply she immediately f
The Presentation — Mercédès Questions Monte Cristo’s Identity (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 41 – Part 13) (opens the original)
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In The Count of Monte Cristo, Albert and Mercédès continue discussing their mysterious visitor after his departure. Mercédès asks about the origin of Monte Cristo’s title, and Albert explains what he has learned of the count’s purchased island and reputation among European society. Admiring his remarkable manners, she then presses her son for his own opinion—not of where Monte Cristo comes from, but of what kind of man he truly is. Questions of title soon give way to questions of character. ⸻ Ne
The Presentation — Mercédès Recovers in the Boudoir (The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 41 – Part 12) (opens the original)
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In The Count of Monte Cristo, Albert returns to find Mercédès alone in her dimly lit boudoir after Monte Cristo’s visit. The room is heavy with the fragrance of roses, tuberoses, and orange blossoms, while smelling salts rest nearby. Concerned by her lingering pallor, Albert has the flowers removed, believing their perfume has made her ill. Mercédès quietly questions him about his father’s reaction before silence settles over the room. A son’s concern is met with answers that leave far more unsa
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