The Count of Monte Cristo

9780140373530
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DESCRIPTION :
A tale of love and revenge in the post-Napoleonic era. Edmond Dantes, a nineteen-year-old sailor from Marseilles, is soon to be captain of his own ship and to marry his beloved, the beautiful Mercedes. But spiteful enemies provoke his arrest on his wedding day, and he is condemned to life in prison. His sole companion is the 'crazy' priest Faria, who shares with Edmond a secret escape plan, and a map to hidden riches on the island of Monte Cristo. When Faria dies, Edmond attempts the incredible escape alone. finally he is free and rich beyond imagination after 14 years in prison. Keeping his true identity a secret, he enters society as Count of Monte Cristo, a polite, refined nobleman determined to reclaim his lost love, and to avenge his accusers. This is a story of suspense, intrigue, love and the triumph of good over evil.

PRODUCT DETAILS :
ISBN : 9780140373530
ABRIDGED BY Waterfield, Robin, BY (AUTHOR) Dumas, Alexandre
PUBLISHER : Penguin Books Ltd PUBLICATION DATE : January 25, 1996
COUNTRY OF PUBLICATION : United Kingdom IMPRINT : Puffin Classics
LANGUAGE : English AGE : Interest age: from c 12 years
PRODUCT FORM : Paperback / softback
DIMENSION : 198 mm x 129 mm
WEIGHT : 277 g

PRODUCT CATEGORY :
Children’s, Teenage & Educational