The Count of Monte Cristo

Edmond Dant s is young, ambitious, and favored by providence: the benevolent shipowner, M. Morrel, has just promoted Edmond to captain. Edmond's success means that he can both support his ailing father and marry his faithful fianc , Merc d s, and share with them the good fortune bestowed on him.

But when a jealous lover, a treacherous colleague, and a cowardly neighbor conspire to frame Edmond for political treason, he is snatched from Merc d s on their wedding day and sent to a remote prison island. An ambitious judge promises to help him, but instead betrays Edmond to cover up a family secret.

As years roll by, Edmond cycles between despair, ennui, and anger. No one tells him for what crime he remains in prison; he is denied a trial and any chance to face his accusers. But when Edmond meets a mad abb , with clever plans to escape and a dubious claim about a hidden treasure, Edmond finds the means by which to reclaim his freedom and his life--and seek revenge on those who wronged him.

THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO is the third gothic novel in the Green Collection, Greenleaf & Plympton's inaugural collection of five classic gothics. The novels in this collection include:

• JANE EYRE by Charlotte Bront
• THE TURN OF THE SCREW by Henry James
• THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO by Alexandre Dumas
• NORTHANGER ABBEY by Jane Austen
• THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle