The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas - Leather Bound Deluxe Edition - Classic Adventure Fiction - New

Condition : Brand New Format : Leather Bound ISBN : 9789124240172 Publisher : Wilco International Overview Discover one of literature's greatest tales of betrayal, justice and redemption in this luxurious leather bound edition of The Count of Monte Cristo. Alexandre Dumas's sweeping adventure follows Edmond Dantès from wrongful imprisonment to reinvention as the mysterious, wealthy Count of Monte Cristo. Beautifully bound and built to last, this deluxe hardback edition is a stunning addition to any home library and makes an exceptional gift for lovers of classic literature, historical fiction and timeless storytelling. About the Book First published in serial form in the 1840s, The Count of Monte Cristo remains one of the most beloved adventure novels ever written. The story begins in post-Napoleonic France, where young sailor Edmond Dantès is on the cusp of becoming captain of his own ship and marrying his beloved Mercédès. Jealous rivals conspire against him, and Dantès is falsely accused of treason, condemned without trial, and thrown into the notorious Château d'If. There, during fourteen long years of imprisonment, he befriends a fellow prisoner who reveals the location of a vast hidden treasure on the island of Monte Cristo. After a daring and ingenious escape, Dantès retrieves the fortune and transforms himself into the enigmatic Count of Monte Cristo, using his new wealth and identity to methodically pursue justice against the men who destroyed his life. Rich with intrigue, romance, philosophy and suspense, the novel explores enduring themes of hope, vengeance, mercy and forgiveness as it follows Dantès through the salons of Paris and beyond. This leather bound edition presents Dumas's epic in a beautifully crafted format designed to be treasured and passed down, making it as much a collector's piece as a reading copy. A stunning leather bound edition perfect for collectors and gift-giving One of the greatest adventure novels in world literature A gripping s