THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP 54) A FLURRY IN STOCKS
Release Date: 08/20/2025
THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP 54) A FLURRY IN STOCKS
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The Count’s plans for vengeance are moving more swiftly. Now that the Count has gotten to know the families of Fernand, Danglars, and Villefort, he can begin the long-term chess-match that will result in the revelation of their crimes. The house in Auteuil is an important setting for these revelations, since the Count now owns it, and Villefort and his mistress, as-yet unnamed, committed their crimes there. Albert also reports that Franz, who is to marry Valentine de Villefort, is bored in Italy and will soon be returning to Paris. The Count’s servant Baptistin arrives in the...
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THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP 53) ROBERT LE DIABLE
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Robert Le Diable is the name of a play to which Paris society has flocked- and here the author uses this gathering of highbrows to describe how these nabobs acted in their day. This chapter, a portrait of society gathering at a theatrical performance, is short on exposition of plot and long on dialogue. All the members of Parisian society so far described in the novel are present: Baroness Danglars, who is revealed to be having an affair with Lucien Debray; Hermine and the Baron’s daughter, Eugenie, whom Albert has been considering marrying; Morcerf and the Countess G, who has returned to...
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THE COUNTOF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP 52) TOXICOLOGY
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The Count stops by the Villafortmansion and becomes engaged in a private conversation with Madame de Villafort after meeting her lovely stepdaughter Valentine, who much impressed him with her bearing and the young brat Edward. The conversation turned to poisons, a subject which the Madame was deeply interested in, and he guided her interest along purposely. We are not told what his objectives were, but we are left with the possibility that she will use it on Valentine-if her son doesn't snatch it from her first.
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THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP 51) PYRAMUS AND THISBE
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Two lovers meet in the back garden of the Villafort mansion- Valentine, the stepdaughter of Madame Villafort, and Maximilian, the youngest son of Capt.Morrell. Valentine, who carries a huge inheritance from her deceased mother, and is hated by her current stepmother, knows her father will put Maximilion in jail if he finds out he wants to marry his daughter, who is promised to Franz D'Pinay. Join us atwww.bestof1001wstories.com for all our 1001 podcasts.
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COMING TO 1001 STORIES FROM THE GILDED AGE: ANNE OF THE ISLAND (FROM THE ANNE OF GREEN GABLES SERIES)
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It's "Back to School" time for Anne Shirley of Green Gables- as well as your kids and neighbor's kids-Coming Sunday Aug 10 (tomorrow as I write this) at noon EDT -Chapter 1 of the 3rd 'Anne of Green Gables' story- called 'Anne of the Island'- narrated by Gizelle Erickson- who is introducing herself soon over at 1001 Stories From The Gilded Age. Its a combination romance/adventure/coming of age story that will take you back to a simpler time! Join us at 1001 Stories From The Gilded Age Apple Users: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-from-the-gilded-age/id1485751552...
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THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAPS 49-50) HAIDEE and THE MORRELL FAMILY
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Before making his promised visit to the Morrell Family the Count sees his young slave girl Haidee and lets her know she is no longer a slave as they are now living in France where slavery is illegal. She professes her love for him and admits she has no desire to know anyone else. After comes a very moving family who do not reconize the count but want to share their happiness at how their destinies were shaped by a man who saved their father's life and fortune- they ask if the Count knew the man.
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THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP 48) IDEOLOGY
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The Count embroils himself in a philosophical discussion with Villafort after Villafort travels to the Count's residence to thank him for saving his wife's life.
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THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP 47) THE DAPPLED GREYS
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The Count begins to weave his web of revenge around Danglars family and wealth, which also brings him into the circle of Villefort. Needless to say, the plot thickens and its good. Check out all of our 1001 podcasts at and send me a message telling me who you are and what state/city/country you are from- I need some conversation- its gets lonely here!
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THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP 46) UNLIMITED CREDIT
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Remember Danglars? He was the crooked ship agent who sabotaged Dantes by falesely reporting him to the King as a turncoat and benefitting greatly from that action. The Count has a plan for Danglers and he is putting it in action along with another plan for Villafort. Enjoy alol 12 1001 podcasts episodes (by show, episode, and category) at www.bestof1001stories.com
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THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP 45) THE RAIN OF BLOOD
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Bertuccio completes his story,this time relaying his story of how he was an unseen witness to the murder of the jeweler who had come to the Caderousse tavern to possibly buy the huge stone he had been told of. Bertuccio explained how the Abbe Busoni, who had given him the jewel, helped him in his time of need and recommended he become the peronal aide to the count, who was looking for the right person he trust.
info_outlineThe Count’s plans for vengeance are moving more swiftly. Now that the Count has gotten to know the families of Fernand, Danglars, and Villefort, he can begin the long-term chess-match that will result in the revelation of their crimes. The house in Auteuil is an important setting for these revelations, since the Count now owns it, and Villefort and his mistress, as-yet unnamed, committed their crimes there.
Albert also reports that Franz, who is to marry Valentine de Villefort, is bored in Italy and will soon be returning to Paris. The Count’s servant Baptistin arrives in the room to announce that a man named Cavalcanti, the descendent of an old and wealthy Italian family and a friend of the Count’s from Italy, will soon be visiting Paris. Albert leaves, but not before asking the Count if he will dine with him and his mother. The Count does not agree, saying that he is busy with other matters, and Albert asks himself why the Count is so hesitant to make his mother’s acquaintance more thoroughly.