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The Count of Monte Cristo (French: Le Comte de Monte-Cristo) is an adventure novel written by French author Alexandre Dumas (père) completed in 1844. It is one of the author's most popular works, along with The Three Musketeers. Like many of his novels, it was expanded from plot outlines suggested by his collaborating ghostwriter Auguste Maquet. The story takes place in France, Italy, and islands in the Mediterranean during the historical events of 1815–1839: the era of the Bourbon Restoration through the reign of Louis-Philippe of France.

The Count of Monte Cristo is an epic tale of betrayal, revenge, and redemption set against the glittering backdrop of 19th-century France. Wrongfully imprisoned, Edmond Dantès escapes from the Château d’If and, under the mysterious title of the Count of Monte Cristo, embarks on a masterful crusade to right the wrongs done to him. This sweeping adventure weaves political intrigue, high seas daring, and unforgettable characters into a timeless classic that explores the cost of vengeance and the power of forgiveness.