In 19th century France, young sailor Edmond Dantès is on the cusp of greatness - a new captainship and an upcoming marriage to his beloved Mercédès. However, envy and deceit from those he considered friends lead to his unjust imprisonment. Over a harrowing 14 years, Edmond's thirst for vengeance grows. In prison, he meets the wise Abbé Faria, who speaks of a hidden treasure on the Isle of Monte Cristo. Upon a daring escape, Edmond locates this fortune, returning as the enigmatic and wealthy Count of Monte Cristo. With his newfound influence, he ingeniously entwines himself in Parisian high society, tactically exposing traitors and dispensing justice. But as he navigates this world of revenge, he discovers its consuming nature and begins to question the true meaning of justice grappling with questions about vengeance, mercy, and whether he might find peace or lose his own soul in the process.
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