The Alexandre Dumas Library
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Step into a world of daring blades, secret identities, and whispered intrigues. The Alexandre Dumas Library invites listeners to gather by the fire and hear the great adventures as they were meant to be savoured - in full, unhurried, and alive with drama. From loyal musketeers to enigmatic counts, each episode unfolds a chapter of courage, betrayal, wit, and destiny, read aloud for those who believe that a good story is the finest companion on any journey. Take up your cloak, draw near, and let the tale begin.
Episodes
- The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 100 - The Apparition
Chapter 100 of The Count of Monte Cristo features a feverish young lady experiencing strange visitations. A mysterious guardian appears, revealing a plot against her life and highlighting themes of friendship and hidden dangers.
- The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 99 - The Law
Baroness Danglars, facing family disgrace and a failed marriage proposal, consults Magistrate Villefort. Villefort, dealing with his own recent family tragedies, remains committed to justice and plans to confront an impostor.
- The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 97 - The Departure for Belgium
Chapter 97 details the interruption of a soirée by soldiers, prompting a retreat. A determined young woman decides to escape disguised as a man, accompanied by her devoted companion.
- The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 98 - The Bell and Bottom Tavern
Chapter 98 of The Count of Monte Cristo follows Andrea Cavalcanti's failed escape attempt across the French countryside, leading to his imprisonment.
- The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 95 - Father and Daughter
Chapter 95 features Mademoiselle Eugénie Danglars confronting her father and refusing marriage to M. Andrea Cavalcanti. The confrontation highlights themes of independence versus familial duty and financial pressure.
- The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 94 - Maximilian's Avowal
Maximilian Morrel confides a secret about the deaths at the Villefort home to the Count of Monte Cristo. The Count learns of a new victim, and a mysterious Italian tenant arrives.
- The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 96 - The Contract
In Chapter 96 of The Count of Monte Cristo, the Count has a tense discussion with Andrea Cavalcanti regarding a marriage contract. The evening is interrupted by a serious accusation that shocks the guests.
- The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 92 - The Suicide
Chapter 92 sees the Count of Monte Cristo reunite with friends and face General de Morcerf's accusations, leading to a duel. Mercédès and her son depart, leaving sadness.
- The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 91 - Mother and Son
Chapter 91 of The Count of Monte Cristo follows Albert de Morcerf's decision to renounce his noble life after a conflict with the Count. His mother, Mercédès, decides to leave with him, and the Count leaves Mercédès a letter containing a h…
- The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 93 - Valentine
Chapter 93 of The Count of Monte Cristo, titled "Valentine", details Maximilian Morrel's visit to Valentine and Noirtier. The episode highlights Valentine's declining health and a fainting spell that causes concern among her loved ones.
- The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 89 - A Nocturnal Interview
In Chapter 89 of The Count of Monte Cristo, the protagonist reunites with Mercédès, the woman he loved. She begs him to spare their son, forcing the Count to confront his desire for vengeance against the possibility of mercy, all within th…
- The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 88 - The Insult
Chapter 88 of The Count of Monte Cristo details a tense confrontation at the opera house where Albert Morcerf challenges the Count. The Count remains inscrutable, suggesting deeper motives.
- The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 90 - The Meeting
Chapter 90 of The Count of Monte Cristo depicts the Count grappling with impending sacrifice and a significant meeting with Albert de Morcerf. Albert's unexpected change of heart challenges the Count's reflections on honour, destiny, and t…
- The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 87 - The Challenge
Albert Morcerf, with Beauchamp's help, investigates the Count of Monte Cristo and Danglars after his family's honor is tarnished, uncovering accusations and hints of revenge.
- The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 86 - The Trial
In this episode, a nobleman faces a serious accusation before the chamber of peers, leading to a dramatic revelation brought forth by a mysterious witness from the East. The chapter explores themes of honor and justice as the trial progres…
- The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 85 - The Journey
Chapter 85 details the Count of Monte Cristo's decision to leave the city's complexities for a peaceful coastal estate with Albert Morcerf. Their retreat aims to provide comfort, but past events continue to influence the present.
- The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 83 - The Hand of God
Chapter 83 of The Count of Monte Cristo details a poignant confrontation where a wounded man delivers final accusations, urging repentance. The scene concludes with a nameless promise as summoned figures arrive after fate has intervened.
- The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 82 - The Burglary
Chapter 82 of The Count of Monte Cristo details the Count's preparation for a burglary, his confrontation with a familiar intruder, and the subsequent revelations and peril.
- The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 84 - Beauchamp
Chapter 84 of The Count of Monte Cristo covers a robbery attempt, Count Andrea Cavalcanti's identity, and Parisian social dynamics. Albert is shaken by a revelation about his father and finds solace in his friendship with Beauchamp.
- The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 80 - The Accusation
Chapter 80 of The Count of Monte Cristo details the growing unease in Villefort's household. M. d’Avrigny’s discoveries point to a hidden poisoner, forcing the magistrate to confront a terrible truth.
- The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 81 - The Room of the Retired Baker
Chapter 81 of The Count of Monte Cristo details Andrea Cavalcanti's calculated proposal to Mademoiselle Danglars, set against a backdrop of intrigue involving Caderousse. The episode explores themes of ambition and hidden identities.
- The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 79 - The Lemonade
Chapter 79 of The Count of Monte Cristo details a visit by Monsieur Morrel to M. Noirtier's home, where promises of love are made. Amidst this, a servant, Barrois, becomes tragically ill due to poison.
- The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 76 - The Progress of Cavalcanti The Younger
Chapter 76 of The Count of Monte Cristo details Monte Cristo's encounter with the Danglars family, highlighting the complex social dynamics, ambition, and suspicion present in Parisian society.
- The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 78 - We Hear From Yanina
Chapter 78 of The Count of Monte Cristo explores themes of betrothal, inheritance, and family disputes. It also details a young viscount's reaction to a newspaper insinuation, leading to preparations for a duel.
- The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 77 - Haidee
Chapter 77 of The Count of Monte Cristo introduces Viscount Albert Morcerf to Haydée, an Eastern princess whose tragic history is shared. The episode explores themes of loyalty and loss within an opulent Parisian setting blended with exoti…
- The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 74 - The Villefort Family Vault
Chapter 74 details the funeral of the Marquis and Marchioness de Saint-Méran at Père-Lachaise, where family tensions surface regarding inheritance and upcoming nuptials.
- The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 73 - The Promise
In Chapter 73, Maximilian Morrel plans to escape with Valentine due to her impending forced marriage. They receive support from her grandfather as a death in Valentine's family raises suspicions.
- The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 75 - A Signed Statement
Chapter 75 of The Count of Monte Cristo details the disclosure of a secret manuscript revealing a fateful encounter. An aged patriarch uses cryptic communication to reveal long-concealed truths to a tense gathering.
- The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 71 - Bread and Salt
Chapter 71 features a dialogue between Madame de Morcerf and the Count in a garden, revealing their sorrows and the proprieties that bind them. Their conversation is interrupted by significant news impacting the household.
- The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 70 - The Ball
Chapter 70 of The Count of Monte Cristo, titled "The Ball," details the elegant festivities at M. de Morcerf’s house. The episode describes distinguished guests, social undercurrents, and the captivating presence of the Count of Monte Cris…
- The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 72 - Madame de Saint Meran
Chapter 72 of The Count of Monte Cristo details the arrival of Madame de Saint Meran with news of a death, casting a pall over the household. Valentine grapples with grief and secrets.
- The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 67 - At the Office of the King's Attorney
Chapter 67 of The Count of Monte Cristo features Madame Danglars in a discreet meeting with a magistrate. The conversation unearths past fears and intertwining fates, illustrating the delicate balance between despair and hope.
- The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 69 - The Inquiry
Chapter 69 of The Count of Monte Cristo details an inquiry by the king's attorney into the Count's past, based on interviews with Abbé Busoni and Lord Wilmore. The Count's history involves fortune and enmity, shrouded in mystery.
- The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 68 - A Summer Ball
Chapter 68 of The Count of Monte Cristo features a visit from Albert de Morcerf to the Count, where social manoeuvres and intrigues among acquaintances are discussed. The Count observes the unfolding dramas of Parisian society.
- The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 66 - Matrimonial Projects
In Chapter 66, Monsieur Danglars confides in the Count of Monte Cristo about his financial difficulties. Their conversation also covers the Cavalcanti family and marriage plans, with the Count alluding to hidden truths about Monsieur de Mo…
- The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 65 - A Conjugal Scene
Chapter 65 of The Count of Monte Cristo details the conclusion of a soirée and a subsequent tense confrontation between Madame Danglars and her husband, Baron Danglars, revealing financial grievances and a storm of emotions within their ho…
- The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 64 - The Beggar
Chapter 64 of The Count of Monte Cristo features a young man encountering an old acquaintance. Their conversation uncovers past issues and ongoing connections, set against the backdrop of the city at night.
- The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 61 - How a Gardner May Get Rid of the Dormice that Eat His Peaches
In Chapter 61, the Count of Monte Cristo meets a telegraph operator and proposes a plan involving altered signals. This leads to a subtle disturbance in the financial markets.
- The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 62 - Ghosts
Chapter 62 of The Count of Monte Cristo describes the Count's elegantly transformed residence at Auteuil, which hosts a gathering of notable guests. The scene is set with refined tastes and subtle interactions hinting at intricate ties and…
- The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 63 - The Dinner
Chapter 63 of The Count of Monte Cristo details a dinner party hosted by the Count, where the opulent setting contrasts with the dark secrets and unsettling memories revealed to his guests.
- The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 58 - M. Noirtier de Villefort
Chapter 58 of The Count of Monte Cristo features the invalid M. Noirtier learning of Valentine's impending marriage. Despite his physical limitations, he communicates with Valentine and they formulate a plan, involving the summoning of a n…
- The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 59 - The Will
Chapter 59 of The Count of Monte Cristo details Noirtier's attempt to dictate his will, with Valentine as his interpreter. The scene focuses on his mental acuity despite physical frailty, set against the backdrop of family and notaries, to…
- The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 60 - The Telegraph
Chapter 60 of The Count of Monte Cristo, titled "The Telegraph," features the Count's visit to the Villeforts to discuss contentious family matters. He also expresses a unique curiosity about the functioning of the telegraph.
- The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 55 - Major Cavalcanti
Chapter 55 features the arrival of Major Cavalcanti, a nobleman from Lucca, at the Count of Monte Cristo's Parisian home. He aims to reunite with his son, and the Count facilitates this reunion with hospitality and careful planning.
- The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 56 - Andrea Cavalcanti
Chapter 56 features a visit from Count Andrea Cavalcanti. The Count of Monte Cristo observes a staged reunion between Cavalcanti and his father, a carefully orchestrated deception.
- The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 57 - In The Lucerne Patch
Chapter 57 of The Count of Monte Cristo finds Maximilian and Valentine discussing love and fortune under chestnut trees, their conversation revealing hopes, doubts, and secrets.
- The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 54 - A Flurry of Stocks
Chapter 54 of The Count of Monte Cristo details Albert de Morcerf's visit to the Count to discuss his marriage to Mademoiselle Danglars. The conversation reveals family tensions and social intrigues, while the Count observes his guests and…
- The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 53 - Robert Le Diable
Chapter 53 of The Count of Monte Cristo is set at the Parisian opera house, where sophisticated society gathers. The mysterious Count of Monte Cristo, with the Greek Haydée, attracts attention and intrigue.
- The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 52 - Toxicology
In Chapter 52, the Count of Monte Cristo engages Madame de Villefort in a discussion about toxicology and chemistry. The conversation touches upon scientific knowledge, human nature, and conscience.
- The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 51 - Pyramus and Thisbe
Chapter 51, "Pyramus and Thisbe," describes secret meetings between two young lovers whose affection is challenged by societal and familial opposition. Their relationship faces uncertainty due to powerful influences and rivalries, though t…