The Count of Monte CristoBy: Alexandre Dumas In his rousing adventure story, Alexandre Dumas employs all the elements of compelling dramasuspense, intrigue, love, vengeance, and the triumph of good over evilthat contribute to this classic novels irresistible and timeless appeal. In the post Napoleonic era, a young sailor from Marseilles is poised to become captain of his own ship and marry his beloved. But jealous enemies provoke his arrest, condemning Edmond Dants to