The Alexandre Dumas Library

Epizodai

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  The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 1 - Marseilles - The Arrival 14.02.2026 22min

  In which a young and capable sailor returns to Marseilles bearing sad news of his late captain’s death and a mysterious packet destined for a marshal, amidst the bustling harbour and watchful eyes of shipowners and crew. The narrative gently unveils the respect and favour he commands, as well as the subtle tensions brewing between him and another officer, setting the stage in a world where duty, loyalty, and personal ambition intertwine.
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  The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 2 - Father and Son 14.02.2026 18min

  In which the hopeful Edmond Dantès returns to his humble abode, reuniting with his ailing father and sharing news of his promising future, even as the shadows of envy and suspicion begin to gather around his fortunes. With gentle conversations and wary glances exchanged among neighbours, the scene is set for tender joys mingled with the subtle stirrings of discord.
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  The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 3 - The Catalans 14.02.2026 28min

  In which the quaint and insular Catalan village by Marseilles serves as a backdrop to a tender yet fraught exchange between Mercédès, her devoted admirer Fernand, and the long-absent Edmond Dantès, whose unexpected return stirs a tempest of love and jealousy. As hopes for a joyous union shimmer amidst social custom and unspoken rivalries, the characters navigate the delicate terrain of friendship, passion, and honour beneath the radiant Provençal sun.
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  The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 5 - The Marriage Feast 15.02.2026 39min

  In which a joyous wedding feast is disrupted by an unexpected and grave arrest, altering the course of a hopeful young sailor’s future amid the watchful eyes of friends and foes alike. With the sombre intrusion of law and the whisper of political intrigue, the festive air gives way to a theatre of suspicion, anxiety, and unspoken fears.
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  The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 4 - Conspiracy 15.02.2026 19min

  In which a trio of acquaintances gather in a tavern, their discourse weaving through the bitterness of thwarted love and the shadowy schemes that might alter a young man's fate. Through whispered plans and signed accusations penned in secrecy, the wheels of misfortune begin their quiet, inexorable turning.
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  The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 6 - The Deputy Procureur Du Roi 15.02.2026 31min

  In which a distinguished assembly of royalist partisans convenes in Marseilles to celebrate a wedding amid fervent political debate, reflecting the tensions and divided loyalties of the post-Napoleonic era. The king’s attorney, M. de Villefort, faces both personal and professional dilemmas as he grapples with the discovery of a potentially explosive political conspiracy on the very day of his betrothal.
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  The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 8 - The Chateau D'If 16.02.2026 21min

  In which Edmond Dantès, betrayed and bewildered, is seized under shadowy orders and transported to the forbidding Château d’If, a fortress whose very walls seem to echo with despair. There, isolated in a dim and desolate cell, he wrestles with the cruel uncertainty of his fate and the heavy silence that surrounds him.
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  The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 7 - The Examination 16.02.2026 24min

  In which the young and earnest Edmond Dantès is arrested under mysterious charges and brought before the calculating deputy Villefort, whose own tangled interests tint the interrogation with uneasy shadows. As Dantès calmly recounts his story and the weighty letter he carries, the subtle interplay of justice, suspicion, and personal ambition unfolds within the austere walls of the Palais de Justice.
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  The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 9 - The Evening of the Betrothal 16.02.2026 12min

  In which the young and ambitious Villefort learns of a matter so urgent that he must hasten to Paris, leaving behind a circle of anxious friends and loved ones, while the shadow of misfortune darkens the fate of a certain Edmond, whose absence weighs heavily on those who hold him dear. The scene unfolds with mingled emotions—love, despair, and quiet malice—revealing the intricate and often harsh workings of ambition and loyalty within the society they inhabit.
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  The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 12 - Father and Son 17.02.2026 20min

  In which M. Noirtier, a man of quiet yet formidable presence, receives an unexpected visit from his son Gérard Villefort, and together they discuss the turbulent political currents swirling around the enigmatic return of a once-exiled emperor. With sharp wit and cautious resolve, Noirtier dons a clever disguise to elude the watchful eyes of the authorities, while advising his son to navigate these dangerous times with prudence and secrecy.
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  The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 11 - The Corsican Ogre 17.02.2026 21min

  In which the sombre court of Louis XVIII is stirred by disturbing news of a daring landing near Antibes, revealing the fragility of the monarchy and the tensions among its ministers, notably between the cautious minister of police and the ambitious Villefort. As the king grapples with betrayal and looming threats, an unexpected visitor arrives at Villefort’s door, setting the stage for confidential and delicate revelations.
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  The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 10 - The King's Closet at the Tuileries 17.02.2026 21min

  In which we are transported to the Tuileries, where King Louis XVIII. and his courtiers discuss unsettling rumours of a conspiracy brewing in the south, whilst weighing reports on the health and intentions of the enigmatic figure on his island exile. Into this courtly intrigue enters M. de Villefort, a young magistrate bearing urgent tidings that cast a shadow of alarm across the regal chamber.
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  The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 14 - The Two Prisoners 18.02.2026 22min

  In which a government inspector visits the prison to inquire into the conditions and petitions of its inmates, encountering among them the gentle but imprisoned Edmond Dantès and the peculiar Abbé Faria, whose claims of vast treasure seem madness to his keepers. Amidst the gloomy dungeons and fading hopes, Dantès clings desperately to the hope of justice and a trial, while the harsh machinery of authority regards the prisoners as mere numbers rather than men.
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  The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 13 - The Hundred Days 18.02.2026 18min

  In which the shifting tides of power unsettle the lives of those entwined in Naples and Marseilles, as the return of the emperor Napoleon alters the fates of many, including a young sailor whose liberty hangs precariously by the threads of official favour and secret malice. Through courteous yet cold exchanges, the steadfast shipowner pleads for justice amid the murmurings of civil unrest, while others watch and wait in the shadows of ambition, hope, and despair.
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  The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 15 - Number 34 and Number 27 18.02.2026 35min

  In which the captive Edmond Dantès, sustained by an indomitable spirit despite years of solitude and despair, discovers a mysterious noise from an adjacent cell that rekindles hope and companionship within his dreary prison walls. With cautious determination and the aid of a prison utensil, he begins a daring attempt to breach the barrier between them, leading to a moment of unexpected fellowship that may alter his fate.
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  The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 16 - A Learned Italian 19.02.2026 29min

  In which the young Edmond Dantès encounters the learned Abbé Faria, a fellow prisoner whose mind is as remarkable as his physical endurance, and discovers the old man's elaborate and patient efforts to escape their grim captivity. Together they share philosophies, hopes, and the secrets of Faria’s erudition, fostering a bond that kindles new courage within the youthful spirit amid the dark and forbidding Château d’If.
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  The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 18 - The Treasure 19.02.2026 32min

  In which Edmond Dantès discovers that his learned companion Faria claims to possess a secret map revealing the location of a vast hidden treasure, compelling the two friends to unfold a tale steeped in historical intrigue and danger. As Faria recounts the mysterious fate of the Spada family and their lost wealth, their bond deepens, and a solemn promise is made that intertwines their destinies in the shadows of captivity.
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  The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 17 - The Abbes Chamber 19.02.2026 53min

  In which Edmond Dantès, imprisoned in the Château d’If, discovers a hidden treasure of knowledge and a daring escape plan through his friendship with the learned abbé Faria, whose teachings and revelations illuminate the dark mysteries surrounding Edmond’s fate. As their elaborate tunnelling progresses and hope flickers, the abbé’s grave illness casts a shadow over their scheme, binding them in solemn devotion and unspoken resolve.
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  The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 21 - The Island of Tiboulen 20.02.2026 23min

  In which Edmond Dantès, having narrowly escaped a watery grave from the Château d’If, braves a tempestuous sea and perilous islands to find salvation, relying on his remarkable swimming prowess and keen knowledge of the Mediterranean. He ultimately finds refuge aboard a Genoese tartan whose crew, initially suspicious, soon recognise his seafaring skill as he contemplates the long years lost and the path that now lies before him.
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  The Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 20 - The Cemetry of the Chateau D'If 20.02.2026 12min

  In which the melancholy solitude of the abbé’s death leaves Edmond Dantès facing the abyss of despair, yet kindling within him a fervent resolve to seize life and liberty once more. With a daring ruse born of desperation, he conceals himself within the shroud of death, preparing to outwit fate amidst the shadowed corridors and treacherous depths of the Château d’If.