Résumé
The narrative follows Edmond Dantès, a young sailor who is wrongfully imprisoned in the Château d'If due to the jealousy and betrayal of those around him. During his captivity, he is educated by a fellow prisoner, Abbé Faria, who reveals the location of a vast treasure on the island of Monte Cristo. After a daring escape, Dantès unearths the treasure and transforms into the enigmatic Count of Monte Cristo, meticulously orchestrating his revenge against those who betrayed him. The story explores themes of justice, vengeance, and redemption, set against the backdrop of post-Napoleonic France.